The Family of Earth

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Summary: Beautiful
Review: All the books in this series contain beautiful pictures and an important message. My 8 yo daughter loves them!

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Summary: From antarctic ice floes to the depths of the jungle
Review: Brilliantly illustrated with 23 full-color paintings, artist and author Schim Schimmel's The Family Of Earth is an impressive and informative picturebook that captures both the eye and the imagination. From antarctic ice floes to the depths of the jungle, each illustration shows a different piece of the natural world and the cornucopia of creatures who live in it; yet all these different worlds are pieces of the same Earth. The simple text suited for very young readers blends perfectly with the vibrant art that instantly captivates one's attention. The Family Of Earth is enthusiastically recommended for family, school, and community library collections.

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Summary: my standard baby shower present
Review: I loved this book the first time I read it and have read it out loud to zoo volunteers who have gotten weepy over the message. I buy this book for every expecting mom I know and always receive much thanks about it. I read each copy before I give it and always have a hard time reading the end without getting choked up. A very powerful book that I hope hooks youngsters on caring for the Earth at a very young age.

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Summary: Wonderful Book with an Important Message
Review: This makes a wonderful gift for any grade K-4 teacher, or as a school library donation in honor of your child's birthday. It has a powerful message that can reach the hearts of young and old, that we (and all living things) have more in common than most of us realize. Schim Schimmel does this in a very gentle and non-preachy way that appeals to all.

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Summary: Wonderful Book with an Important Message
Review: This makes a wonderful gift for any grade K-4 teacher, or as a school library donation in honor of your child's birthday. It has a powerful message that can reach the hearts of young and old, that we (and all living things) have more in common than most of us realize. Schim Schimmel does this in a very gentle and non-preachy way that appeals to all.