Here is a perfect book for Earth Day with its celebration of the wonder and beauty of the natural world. A small child sits under a tree and savors a sunset and the end of another day. This youngster loves Mama Earth's creativity in painting the ocean creatures, setting the birds in flight, shaping the forest trees, lighting the millionth star, and hanging the moon in the sky.
What a grand show Mama Earth puts on for us every day! Think of all the energy and thoughtfulness it takes to not have any one leaf or animal be exactly the same. And what incredible diversity we experience as we survey the whole earth and all its bounties.
Susan B. Katz challenges little children to be grateful to Mama Earth for all she has fashioned with such breath-taking beauty. If they are so inclined, parents or grandparents can open a dialogue about the Sacred Feminine and all her magical powers and nurturing qualities. Melissa Launay's illustrations call us to more thankfulness!
