Dear Earth...From Your Friends in Room 5: A Celebration of Environmental Conservation and Hope for Kids (Ages 4-8) - Hardcover

Dealey, Erin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062915320 ISBN 13: 9780062915320

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2020

Synopsis

"A well-thought-out presentation of an important environmental message." —Kirkus

When the kids in Room 5 write to Earth asking what they can do to help save our planet, they are delighted to get a letter back. This beautiful picture book is a celebration of every child’s ability to connect with the environment and make a positive impact.

A monthly exchange of ideas between the kids and Earth becomes a lasting friendship in this affectionate story about how to be an Earth Hero, lyrically written by Erin Dealey and gorgeously illustrated by Dilys Evans Founder Award-winning illustrator Luisa Uribe.

Young readers will learn about environmental conservation, along with simple things they can do to help care for the planet—like recycling and reducing energy consumption. There is even a reversible jacket cover that features a poster printed on the inside with twelve months of Earth Hero activities. These fun and interactive activities will encourage children to help protect our planet, not just in honor of Earth Day but year-round.

Dear Room 5,

Your letter arrived on the wind.

A whisper of hope in the night.

I’m thankful for helpers who care for their planet…

About this title

About the Authors

Erin Dealey grew up in Oakland, California, where she often did her homework on the roof of her garage. She has written over a dozen children’s books and dearly hopes her Dear Earth...From Your Friends in Room 5 will find its way to Earth Heroes everywhere. You can find her online at www.erindealey.com.

Luisa Uribe is an illustrator and designer of children’s media. Her art has been selected for Iberoamérica Ilustra, a catalog showcasing the best work by Spanish-speaking illustrators. She was awarded the Society of Illustrators Dilys Evans Founder’s Award for The Vast Wonder of the World. She lives in Bogotá, Colombia, with her partner and cat. You can find more of her wonderful art at www.luisauribe.com.

Reviews

Gr 1-4-Small changes add up to big results, as Dealey's classroom full of kids-white, Black, brown, pink, one with glasses, another with metal crutches-become monthly pen pals with Earth. The planet magically answers: "Room 5,/Your letter arrived on the wind./A whisper of hope in the night./I'm thankful for helpers who care for their planet./Here's one way: please turn off the lights./Using less electricity saves energy. Stargazers will thank you too!/Your friend, Earth." The next letter tells Earth of the class plan for reusable bottles. Earth replies with the tale of a sea creature that mistakes plastic for dinner. Climate change is a topic soon enough, for the children's resolve is quickening as Earth decides to call them "Earth Heroes." By December the children have learned about gardening, cleaning up the beaches, conserving water, and more. Crisp illustrations provide literal and fanciful versions of events, while back matter offers further suggestions. The upbeat tone on both sides of the correspondence will keep kids turning pages, anxious to see the next payoff in this crescendo of good will and great stewardship. The steps are small, the goals are global, and any class or story hour can launch their own year of being Earth Heroes. VERDICT With an emphasis on good will, this is a primer for a family or a club, and would also be the basis for a dramatic presentation on Earth Day.-Kimberly Olson Fakih, School Library Journalα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0062915320
• ISBN 13: 9780062915320
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Uribe Luisa
• Number of pages: 32