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Hello, Earth!: Poems to Our Planet

Joyce Sidman

We walk on Earth's surface every day, but how often do we wonder about the incredible planet around us? From the molten cracks below to the shimmering moon above, Hello, Earth! explores the wonders of the natural world. This playful journey across our puzzle-piece continents does not hesitate to ask questions--even of the Earth itself!

Joyce Sidman's imaginative poems encourage boundless curiosity, and Miren Asiain Lora's stunning paintings capture the beauty of Earth's ecosystems, creatures, and powerhouse plants. The book concludes with extensive scientific material to foster further learning about how the earth works, from water cycles to plate tectonics to the origin of ocean tides.

A gorgeous, expansive celebration of science and art, Hello, Earth! is a book to cherish in whatever landscape you call home.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: Feb 9th, 2021
  • Pages: 68
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 12.10in - 8.50in - 0.50in - 1.37lb
  • EAN: 9780802855282
  • Recommended age: 05-09
  • Categories: Poetry - GeneralScience & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems

About the Author

Sidman, Joyce: - Joyce Sidman is the author of The Girl who Drew Butterflies (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), which received the Sibert Medal, as well as Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), a Newbery Honor Book. Her other books include Swirl by Swirl, Winter Bees, and Before Morning (all Houghton Mifflin Harcourt).

For her acclaimed body of work, she has received the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. When not writing, Joyce enjoys exploring the woods near her home in Wayzata, Minnesota. Visit Joyce's website at joycesidman.com.

Lora, Miren Asiain: - Miren Asiain Lora is the illustrator of Hello, Earth! and A Good Day (both Eerdmans). She studied fine arts at the University of the Basque Country, and her artwork has been shown in several exhibitions in Spain, Argentina, Italy, and Mexico. In her illustrations, she works to capture the magic of everyday life. Miren lives in Spain. Visit her website at miaslo.com.

Praise for this book

Publishers Weekly
"Requesting that the planet supply resolve to its denizens on top of supporting life seems like a big ask, but Sidman does a credible job of demonstrating Earth's resilience."

Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Lithe, accessible poetry celebrates our world's mind-boggling grandeur--and humanity's role as her steward."

School Library Journal (starred review)
"A must-have for all schools and libraries that wish to maintain a current and vibrant poetry collection for young people."