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Dear Children Of The Earth Hardcover – May 1, 1994

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Dear Children of the Earth begins a remarkable letter from Mother Earth asking for help from children everywhere. She writes to express her love for each and every child and asks for their love and appreciation in return. In her own words, and with all of her heart, Mother Earth enfolds children with love and entrusts them with her protection.

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32 pages
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English
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Kindergarten - 3
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8.92 x 0.4 x 11.34 inches
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Cooper Square Publishing Llc
Publication date

May 1, 1994
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1559712252
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978-1559712255
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cooper Square Publishing Llc (May 1, 1994)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1559712252
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1559712255
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.92 x 0.4 x 11.34 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #846,575 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Schim Schimmel is an internationally renowned artist/author whose artwork and books have been lovingly embraced world-wide for their beauty and environmental message.

Schimmel has been a full-time professional artist since 1987, having studied art with his father, a well known watercolorist and art instructor. Schimmel began showing his fine-art in Japan in 1991. In 1992 one of Japan's largest book publishers, Shogakukan, asked Schimmel if he would be interested in writing a children's book. "Dear Children of the Earth, A Letter from Home," was released in 1993 in Japan, and published the following year in the United States.

Since then, three more children's books by Schim Schimmel have been published: Children of the Earth...Remember; The Family of Earth; and his newest book, The Butterfly's Treasure. In addition, three books of Schimmel's collected artworks have been published, two in Japan and one in the United States.

Schim Schimmel communicates a simple yet profound message through his artwork and writing--the need to cherish and protect this world. In his words, "It is so easy with our complicated, busy, sometimes difficult lives to forget just how magnificent, how miraculous our planet earth truly is. It is equally easy to forget that we do not own, but share this planet with all its many life-forms. As an artist and writer, my desire is to remind all of us that we are responsible for the well being of this world."

Today, Schim Schimmel and Kirk Smith own their own fine-art/book publishing company--SchimmelSmith Publishing, located in Burbank, California. Schimmel continues to travel to Japan every year to attend exhibitions of his artwork.

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Ashley Bogan

Loved it so much I bought more copies!

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2014

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My sister and I received this book MANY years ago as children and now our copy sits on my son's book shelf. I ordered copies for each of my nieces because not only does this book have absolutely beautiful imagery, the message is just as relevant as it was twenty years ago. It is a letter to all of earth's children to care about our animal brothers and sisters and about our mother earth. The message is even more poignant now that the end of our resources we've always relied on is in sight and our earth is so polluted that we are already seeing the extinction of more and more species.
This is a beautiful book to start teaching children to care about the world around them!

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Virginia K

A Book to be Shared

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2011

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I have been working in an Elementary Library for over 15 years and when the book was purchased for the library I fell in love with it, but never purchased one,I brought them home to read to my children. Trying to purchase "Dear Children of the Earth as my daughter is a 3rd grade teacher and I have purchased Schimm's other two Children of the Earth Remember and The Family of the Earth for her use. These books are a good read for all ages, they really make you think, feel and understand the importance of respect for all living things . His text and illustrations are perfectly synchronized, I have yet to enjoy any childrens book as much as these, they are my favorites!!!

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Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2021

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Works of art, and reminders of how beautiful and fragile our planet and its inhabitants are.

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Trish

A Sweet Letter from Mother Earth

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2017

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A great book to read to children to help them understand how their small acts can help make out planet a better or worse place. I have read this for several years and my student always embrace and love it. They are particularly drawn to the illustrations. I always tear up a bit as I finish reading the letter as told by Mother Earth.

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sarah katalinas

Love love love

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2021

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Love this book and cant wait to read it to my daughter like my mom read it to me.

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I know a great deal of adults who could benefit from the message ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2014

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Such a delightful way in which to teach young children about the importance of caring for our planet and ALL it's inhabitants. We are all connected and must care for one another because the actions of one species will ultimately affect all other species. I know a great deal of adults who could benefit from the message of this beautiful book! I always read it to my students for Earth Day and whenever I can!

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Jennifer Willett

Love this book !

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2014

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This is a beautiful book. Mydaughter picked this book for fourth grade reading fair project . Everyone was very impressed. The message is wonderful and the illustrations are beautiful. Would recommend this book to anyone with children. We only paid a penny for the book ! 1 cent ! Crazy! The book was in perfect condition when we received it. One of the best purchases I've ever made on Amazon!

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2010

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This book is a good book for teachers to help teach their students about the importance of Mother Earth and taking care of her. You could tie this book into Earth Day, Conservation, and Science class. I recommend for anyone that is intersted in helping keep the Earth a better place and helping children learn about it.

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Kait

Amazing book. A must-have for every kid.

Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2021

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Amazing book. I've had this since I was a kid and have just recently purchased for my 8 year old nephew. Every kid should have this book.

Squshe

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2016

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A beautiful, moving book. Beautifully written

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We LOVE this book!!!

Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2018

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A very timely, endearing, heartfelt letter from Mother Earth to her human children. I love this book for its message of compassion and courage to speak up and care for our planet earth and all our "brother and sister" animals. A must read for all ages.

izzibet

Very unusual pictures

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2013

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This book makes me remember how we should look after our World, In my job as a KS2 teacher I will be using it to teach the children about the environment - excellent illustrations.

Caroline H.

Well written

Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2019

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My daughter asked for this book and LOVES it. Teaches about caring for the earth and all creatures on it.

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