Wednesday, May 8, 2013

My Mama Earth. Written & Illustrated by Susan B Katz and Melissa Launay



Katz, Susan B., and Melissa Launay. My Mama Earth. Oxford [England: Barefoot Books, 2012. Print. 20 Pages


Age Group:
 6 months to 4 years
Book Format:
 Picture Book
Annotation:
 A beautifully illustrated Picture Book that shows the love between a Mother and Child, relating that love between the Earth and people. A great book that can be used for Earth Day or any time of the year to encourage respect for nature.
Personal Reaction:
 The illustrations are absolutely beautiful, from the vivid colors to the flowing lines that create the mother.
Keywords/Tags:
 Fiction, Mother and Child, Earth and Nature
Early Literacy Skills Enhancements:
 Phonological Awareness by guessing rhymes, Visual Literacy Skills resulting from the young reader noticing the illustrations, Vocabulary Skills by the repetition of words, Print Awareness by wanting to read and re-read a visually appealing book.  


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