I was sent a book to review just before the holidays and delayed telling you about it, thinking I’d wait until a little closer to spring.
One Child One Planet is a breathtakingly beautiful book with words that will inspire the young and young at heart to enjoy and preserve this planet of ours.
“Children of all ages will be captivated by this loving tribute to Mother Earth, her gifts and her greatest concerns. Young or old, everyone’s actions make a difference. Loose-rhyming text and awe-inspiring photography are woven into a family treasure that will create excitement and responsibility toward the planet.”
A fellow Michigander, Bridget McGovern Llewellyn wrote One Child One Planet “to show children that Earth is a fragile and precious gift, and inspire them to care for such a treasure.”
Back in her college days, Bridget encouraged her friends to recycle (though it was far from stylish at the time) and she carried her own Buffalo Bills to-go mug for coffee and hot chocolate around campus. Today she is a wife, a mother of five, and now an author; one who is passionate about helping children see the beauty of the world around us.
On her site she lists “a zillion things we can do for the planet.” Things like:
- When grandparents ask, “What would you like for your birthday?”, impress them by asking for a tree! Plant it somewhere special. The tree will clean the air, and you will treasure it much longer than any toy.
- Go for an “ Eco” walk, picking up debris along the way. You enjoy nature while nature enjoys you!
- Limit time on electronics: TV, computer and video games. Lift your spirits by playing outside instead.
- See if your school recycles paper. If not, inquire about starting a green club.
I hope you’ll pick up a copy of this book (available on her website and Amazon.com) and share it with all of the kids in your life.
You can follow Bridget on her blog for more inspirations.
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