![]() It’s a book that celebrates our earth any day. This book is specifically focused on Earth Day without it only being able to be used then. MacLachlan’s text is marvelously detailed, pulling small elements of each season out to linger over along with Earth herself. Then she falls asleep herself until spring comes again.Įarth here is shown as a young girl, playful in her relationship with nature and the seasons. She sprinkles snow on the land in winter, watching over the hibernating animals. ![]() She creates rain to fill the streams and blows autumn winds across the trees. She visits the tundra and heads underwater where she guards all of the creatures. She tucks in animals, reunites mother and child, and tends to the rich prairies. Earth awakens in the spring to the busy sounds, seeing the seeds, insects and birds around her. ![]() ![]() Newbery-award winning author MacLachlan writes a lyrical story about her friend earth. My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan, illustrated by Francesca Sanna (9780811879101) ![]()
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