Fun, accessible concrete poems and bold, vibrant artwork celebrate the many shapes and forms of our planet Earth. Perfect for National Poetry Month and Earth Day!
The Earth’s crust shakes, water swells, lava flows, and glaciers advance. In this ingenious picture book, the landforms created by Earth's powerful forces are examined through compelling concrete poetry: words, ideas, type, and design that combine to make pictures and patterns. Rich back matter that includes a glossary and additional resources for readers, caregivers, and educators rounds out this accessible and thought-provoking ode to the many forms and features of our awesome planet.
Joan Bransfield Graham is an award-winning children’s poet whose books Splish Splash and Flicker Flash—shape poems about water and light—inspire students to write their own poetry. Both books were School Library Journal Best Books of the Year and NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts, among many other honors. A former teacher, an avid photographer, and a world traveler, Joan lives near Los Angeles, California
Tania García is an illustrator and designer from Barcelona. After working in interior design, she realized that she was most passionate about drawing, so she became a self-taught illustrator. Color is her obsession, and she’s always experimenting with new palettes. Tania gets inspiration from nature, friends, day-to-day situations, and everything that makes her feel joyful. Awesome Earth is her sixth picture book.
"This rocks." -Kirkus Reviews
"An excellent introduction to our awesome planet for novice geographers and poets alike."
-School Library Journal
ISBN: 9780358396048
40 pages
9 in H | 9 in W | 0.8 lb Wt
