![]() ![]() MacLachlann and Sanna portray Earth as a lively young girl, encouraging readers to view our environment as something that is to be nurtured and cherished, reminding us of all of the other life forms who share this planet and their dependency on us to look after it. Some pages are beautifully cut so as to create a layering effect, while others use cut-outs so that the landscape of each double-page spread allows for an interactive and playful read, reminding the reader that everything in nature shares a connection. ![]() ![]() The text and accompanying illustrations carry a message of environmental awareness while also educating young readers about natural elements and phenomena such as rivers, mountains, rain and snow.įrancesca Sanna’s colour palette evolves from wintry pastels to vibrant greens, summery blues and autumnal shades of orange and red, signalling seasonal changes on every page. Patricia MacLachlann’s writing, rhythmic and immersive, vividly evokes the sights and sounds of nature. ![]()
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