My Earth, My Home

A Kid's Book About Why Protecting Our Planet Matters

Yolanda Kondonassis, Joan Brush

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Sky Pony Press
01 April 2022

Educational: Sciences, general science

"Age range 3 to 6

A colourful discussion ofconservation that will entertain and educateany child! My Earth, My Home gently guides youngreaders through a conversation that illuminates the concept of global connectionand environmental cause and effect. An engaging text and more than forty full-colourillustrations provide an opportunity for discussingand understanding not only what wecan do to save our planet, but why it is soimportant. With its Messy Planet Action Plan,My Earth, My Homeencourages children to take charge and start saving the planet in simple and effective ways. Called ""the perfect children's introductionto environmental issues"" by Fred Krupp,president of the Environmental DefenseFund, this book encourages maturity, ownership,and problem-solving discussionamong kids and their parents, teachers, or caregivers. Itis a must for every school and family library."

By: Yolanda Kondonassis
Illustrated by: Joan Brush
Imprint: Sky Pony Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 228mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 83g
ISBN: 9781510769250
ISBN 10: 1510769250
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 01 April 2022
Recommended Age: From 3 to 6 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Yolanda Kondonassisis founder and directorof Earth at Heart, anonprofit organization devotedto increasing earthawareness through the arts. Passionate aboutwriting, earth conservation, and music, she isa multiple GRAMMY-nominated classical harpist witha love for kids and the desire to share boththe power of knowledge and the inspirationfor change. She is on the faculties of OberlinCollege and the Cleveland Institute of Music. Joan Brush is a fashion designerand illustrator witha background in children'sliterature and design. Shereceived her BFA from theRhode Island School of Design and launcheda successful career as a sportswear designer shortly thereafter.

Reviews for My Earth, My Home: A Kid's Book About Why Protecting Our Planet Matters

"""The perfect children's introduction to environmental issues. The smartly narrated text and beautiful illustrations present the 'whys' behind earth conservation in an engaging manner that both teaches and inspires. A must for every school and family library."" --Fred Krupp, president, Environmental Defense Fund ""A bright, colorful, easy-to-understand book for young readers about the importance of conservation...A great book to get kids talking about issues and problem-solving."" --KidsBookshelf.com ""The text's encouraging tone generates a can-do attitude about making changes."" --School Library Journal ""I highly recommend this book for little ones...it's a great book for the entire family, and can start great discussion."" --Kid's Book Central ""The bright, colorful illustrations and child-friendly text in this book help answer young readers' questions about the environment and show how our actions can create change."" --NYMetroParents ""This book not only has fun illustrations, but is a great learning book for kids (and adults)! Yolanda Kondonassis does a wonderful job of putting how important it is to take care of our Earth into simple words and sentences that little ones can enjoy."" --YABooksCentral.com ""Vibrant art and an important message about the importance of 'keeping your house clean' make this picture book one that should have an impact on any child five years of age and older."" --BookLoons.com ""...the smartly-penned book, with minimal, clear, large text and plenty of smiling, helpful characters, is perfectly child-friendly."" --Creators.com"