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HELLO, I'M HERE! by Helen Frost and Rick Lieder Candlewick Press, 2019 ISBN: 978-0-7636-9858-4 Source: publisher for review Ages 4-8 Picture Book Poetry/Nonfiction All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK A poetic text and wonderfully intimate photographs follow a newborn sandhill crane as it takes its first steps into the world. Will my legs hold me? What if I fall? Peek in as a sandhill crane hatchling makes its first wobbly stand and takes its first steps alongside its brother. With their parents close by, they flap their wings and dance before enjoying a buggy treat. Someday they will fly with the majestic cranes overhead, but for now, Mama's soft feathers beckon. With a lyrical narrative and lovely photo illustrations, this latest venture from an acclaimed creative team makes a perfect new baby gift -- and will appeal to bird lovers, too. REVIEW Helen Frost and Rick Lieder have created another beautifully poetic ode to the won...

THANK YOU, EARTH A Love Letter to Our Planet by April Pulley Sayre Greenwillow Books, 2018 ISBN: 978-0-06-269734-9 Source: purchased Ages 4-8 All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Water, air, light. Patterns, curves, shapes, colors. Things that crawl, fly, float, run, bloom, ripen.  Think of everything Earth gives us. What are you most thankful for? REVIEW This beautifully illustrate book offers an ode to the many things that our earth gives us.  Trees, water, air, and mountains, things big and small, simple and fancy, sights and sounds, are mentioned and appreciated.  This would be a great book to use on Earth Day to remember the planet that is our home.  The photographs are gorgeous, both the close-up and far away shots.  The end of the book gives suggestions for how to expand the reach of the book, including ideas for how children can help our planet.  A great educational and artistic e...