The Earth and I
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1994

The Earth and I

Written and illustrated by Frank Asch

A child seeks to cheer up a saddened Earth, their cherished friend.

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32 pages· 180L
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Bookroo's summary

A child shares a unique bond with the Earth, playing and listening to its whispers. When the Earth feels sorrow, the child's heart aches too. Determined to restore joy, the child embarks on a heartfelt quest to bring happiness back to their beloved friend. Can one small act of kindness heal the Earth's sadness?

From the publisher

This story celebrates friendship that one child has with the Earth. They play together, listen to each other, and nourish each other. But when the Earth is sad, the child is sad–so he finds a way to make his friend, the Earth, happy.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
180L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~1.6
F&P level
~F
Scholastic level
J
Publication
Published
March 1, 2008
First published
January 1, 1994
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152063955
LCCN
2008273302
OCLC
213874088

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