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Dear Earth…From Your Friends in Room 5

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Dear Earth…From Your Friends in Room 5 by Erin Dealey is a delightful children's book about a classroom of students who start a year-long project of writing letters to Earth. Through their heartfelt messages, they express concern for environmental issues while suggesting creative ideas to make a positive impact on the planet. This endearing story encourages young readers to consider their role in caring for the Earth.
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You might enjoy this heartwarming children's book if you love stories that inspire young readers to think about environmental conservation and the power of teamwork. Through a classroom's year-long project, the book encourages fostering a connection with Earth and highlights the positive impact children can have on the planet through caring and creativity. Perfect for nurturing a love of nature and responsibility towards our environment.

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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. Help protect our planet, not just in honour 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...

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This children's book effectively conveys an essential environmental message, as noted in reviews. The engaging story encourages young readers to understand and appreciate their responsibilities towards the Earth.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062915337

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Luisa Uribe
  • Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 168g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Erin Dealey grew up in Oakland, California, where she often did her homework on the roof of their garage. She has written over a dozen children's books and dearly hopes this one 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 Iberoamerica Ilustra, a catalog showcasing the best work by Spanish-speaking illustrators. In 2018 she was awarded the SOI Dilys Evans Founder's Award for The Vast Wonder of the World. She lives in Bogota, Colombia with her partner and cat.

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