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To Change a Planet

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To Change a Planet by Christina Soontornvat and Rahele Jomepour Bell is a beautifully illustrated children's book that explores the impact of humanity on Earth and highlights the collective power of individuals to effect positive change. Through an engaging narrative and vibrant artwork, the book inspires young readers to consider their role in protecting the planet and encourages them to take meaningful actions towards a sustainable future.
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You and your little ones might enjoy this book if you are interested in capturing the wonders of our planet and the impact of environmental changes. Beautifully illustrated and engagingly written, it's perfect for sparking curiosity and conversations about the importance of caring for our world among young readers.

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"Even though the Earth seems big and unchangeable, humans have altered its climate, creating consequences for all life. By working together, humans can save the planet, and ourselves"--

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Inspire the next generation of environmental stewards with this tribute to our beautiful, precious planet. Perfect for fans of We Are Water Protectors and All the World.

United Nations Book Club Pick

Green Earth Book Award

ALA SustainRT Children's Book

* "Earth's beauty and fragility provide the impetus for activism in this introduction to climate change... An attractive entree to a vital subject for the youngest citizens." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"The book's overall tone is hopeful, centered around the conviction that, just as we can exacerbate the effects of climate change, so too can we forestall and reverse them." -- School Library Journal

"Has the potential to inspire all." -- Shelf Awareness

Spare, poetic text and breathtaking pictures invite readers on a stirring journey that gently illuminates the causes of climate change as well as how our individual and collective actions can make the world better.

With calm, truthfulness, and beauty, To Change a Planet demonstrates the importance of caring for our planet. Eye-popping explosions of colour on every page create a stunning visual narrative that invites readers to find and follow the same characters through their daily lives and ultimately to a climate march on Washington, where their storylines converge.

Clear endnotes vetted by a climate expert answer a myriad of questions in simple language. Meticulously researched and brimming with hope and hands-on solutions that will edify and empower even the youngest readers, To Change a Planet is a loving ode to our only home and vital for every child, classroom, and family.

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To Change a Planet by Christina Soontornvat and Rahele Jomepour Bell receives praise for its ability to introduce children to climate change through elegant prose and powerful illustrations. It combines lyrical text with a hopeful message, encouraging young readers to engage with environmental activism. The illustrations are noted for their striking colours and textures, which enhance both the beauty and fragility of Earth, making challenging concepts accessible to young audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338628616

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Christina Soontornvat is a three-time Newbery Honoree, a Sibert Honoree, and a Kirkus Prize winner. Her highly acclaimed backlist includes the middle grade books The Tryout, The Last Mapmaker, A Wish in the Dark, and All Thirteen; the picture book To Change a Planet; and the chapter book series Diary of an Ice Princess and Legends of Lotus Island. Christina lives in Tennessee with her family. You can learn more about her work at soontornvat.com.
Rahele Jomepour Bell is the illustrator of the picture books Our Favorite Day of the Year, Playdate, and Book's Big Adventure, and also contributed artwork to Scholastic Press's nonfiction picture book anthology In the Spirit of the Dream. Rahele immigrated to the United States from Iran in 2011 to pursue her dream of studying art at Iowa State University, where she received her MFA in integrated visual arts. You can learn more about her work at RaheleStudio.com.

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