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Sebastian Ritscher
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THE PLANET WE CALL HOME

Aimee Isaac Jaime Kim

A lyrical and loving ode to Planet Earth and the ways in which its many features are interconnected--to each other and to us--told in the cumulative style of "This Is the House that Jack Built."
The planet we call home has mountains that stretch from the earth, and those mountains have streams that swell in the sun, and those streams lead to rivers that meander by towns, and then feed into bays that bubble with life, and then into oceans that are vast as can be--all connected and all dependent on one another. And throughout it all is us, the people who call this planet home, and who care for its many wonders and help keep it beautiful and vibrant for generations to come.

With a warm, cumulative text by debut author Aimee Isaac, gorgeous, sweeping art by award-winning and bestselling illustrator Jaime Kim, and back matter that gives readers steps to take to help the planet, this is a perfect read for budding environmentalists--and for anyone who loves the planet we all call home.

Aimee Isaac is a children's book author who writes stories fueled by her passion for the natural world. She writes lyrical, character-driven, and rollicking reads and is always looking to learn something new. Aimee is a former teacher and a busy advocate, dedicated to protecting the environment and ending Alzheimer's. She serves as a board member for the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays and as ambassador to Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association. Aimee's educational background includes sociology (the University of Maryland, College Park), early childhood special education, and reading (Johns Hopkins University). When Aimee isn't writing or advocating, she's often found hiking, reading, or spending time with her family. She lives with her husband and three children in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. You can visit Aimee online at aimeeisaac.com and follow her on Twitter and Instagram @isaacaimee.

Jaime Kim was born and raised in South Korea before moving to the US when she was eighteen. Although she was a timid child who was afraid of just about everything, she discovered a sense of serenity in drawing. As a grown-up, Jaime finally stopped being afraid of everything, but kept on drawing and painting. She works with gouache, watercolors, and acrylics to create nostalgic and dreamlike illustrations inspired by childhood memories of her family, as well as movies, art, and the outside world. Her favorite things are the sun, the moon, the sky, and stars--which is why they always creep into her artwork. Her debut illustrated picture book, Take Heart, My Child, was a #1 New York Times bestseller. You can visit Jaime online at jaimekim.com and follow her on Twitter @jaimekimil and on Instagram @jaimekimmy.
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Published 2023-03-21 by Philomel

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Published 2023-03-21 by Philomel

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French (North America): Scholastic Canada

Euphonious verse celebrates Earth as it builds to a kid-centric vision of stewardship in this comforting eco-read... a pristine portrait of ways to inhabit "the planet we call home.

Isaac takes readers on a tour of Earth and all its riches.... The book concludes with a helpful list entitled "How Can We Prevent Pollution?" and further resources for following up. Youngsters interested in learning about nature and ecology will come to understand the importance of the care and maintenance Earth requires to stay healthy and thriving for every living creature.

...young readers will appreciate the natural beauty of planet Earth and understand that they can play a part in preserving it. A gentle message lovingly and artfully rendered.