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This Is the Planet Where I Live

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This Is the Planet Where I Live by K.L. Going is a delightful children's book that explores the interconnectedness of various people and creatures residing on our shared planet. Through vivid illustrations and engaging narrative, it celebrates the diverse community that makes up the world, highlighting the small yet significant interactions that forge understanding and friendships across different walks of life. This heartwarming story invites readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of our planet, promoting empathy and unity.
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You might enjoy this colourful children's book if you're looking for a story that celebrates community and the interconnectedness of everyone in the world. This delightful read, with its captivating illustrations, nurtures a sense of belonging and warmth, perfect for young readers who are curious about the world around them.

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This picture book celebrates and honors the interconnectedness of everything here on planet Earth.

The planet where we live is full of people, animals, insects, birds, trees, clouds, rain, oceans—and everything is interconnected. With a cumulative text and rich, highly-detailed collages, this book is a joyous ode to our wondrous planet.

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This Is the Planet Where I Live has been praised for its captivating illustrations and engaging text, which makes it an excellent educational tool for young environmentalists. Reviews highlight its ability to grow with children, offering more profound meanings as they mature. The book has been described as a stunning tribute that inspires conservationist values in its readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781481465632

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Beach Lane Books

Illustration: f-c digital (jkt spfx: emboss on gloss lam); coated stock

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Debra Frasier

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 488g

Pages: 40

About the Author

K.L. Going is the author of many critically acclaimed novels, including The Liberation of Gabriel King and the Printz Honor–winning Fat Kid Rules the World, as well as the picture books Bumpety, Dunkety, Thumpety-Thump!, illustrated by Simone Shin; Can’t Stop Kissing That Baby, illustrated by Fiona Lee; and The Shape of the World, illustrated by Lauren Stringer. She lives with her family in Glen Spey, New York. Visit her at KLGoing.com.

Debra Frasier has written and illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including A Fabulous Fair Alphabet; Miss Alaineus: A Vocabulary Disaster; and the beloved and bestselling On the Day You Were Born. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

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