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There's an old saying.. "We don't inherit the Earth from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children," and it is a quote that people often disregard and one that Listen to the Earth: Caring for our Planet narrates beautifully and heart-wrenchingly.

The illustrations portray every day life around the globe. They are stunning, in your face, and achingly real. They do their job so effectively, and when paired with lyrical prose.. it's breathtaking. The Earth Overshoot Day clock being one of the most powerful.

The writing style is simple and to the point. This is what we are doing, this is what we need to do, and this is how we could do it.
The author doesn't just tell you about what is happening to our planet. Unlike many children's books of a similar nature, included are hard facts and ideas, tips, and additional resources on how we can reverse some of the damage done to Earth.

I love having this book in my home; as an educator, as a parent, and as a concerned adult.