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My Friend Earth

Hardback

Main Details

Title My Friend Earth
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Patricia MacLachlan
Illustrated by Francesca Sanna
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:44
Dimensions(mm): Height 286,Width 235
ISBN/Barcode 9780811879101
ClassificationsDewey:813.54
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Chronicle Books
Imprint Chronicle Books
Publication Date 25 February 2020
Publication Country United States

Description

Beloved author Patricia MacLachlan has created a poetic text that lovingly shows just how good a friend Earth is to all of us. Spectacularly illustrated by rising star Francesca Sanna, the bold colours and die-cut pages throughout invite both the very youngest readers and the most sophisticated book collectors to explore the magical world within.

Author Biography

Patricia MacLachlan is a beloved author who has written dozens of books - from picture books to novels - including the Newbery Medal winner Sarah, Plain and Tall and the Barkus series, also published by Chronicle Books. She lives in western Massachusetts. Francesca Sanna grew up on the Italian island of Sardinia, but has also lived in Germany and Switzerland. She studied illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York and the Academy of Art and Design in Lucerne. Francesca currently lives in Zurich, but you can visit her at francescasanna.com.

Reviews

"[A] tender picture book. . . a dynamic reading experience. . . Surreal illustrations by Sanna, rendered in pencil, ink, and digital painting, use saturated hues--sages, teals, and rusts--to show Earth as both cause and effect: she becomes and rides on the wind, rains on and then wrings out sopping trees, before finally 'waiting' for another spring. A poetic entree into Earth's modes rendered with an appreciation for natural details."--Publishers Weekly, starred review "Die cuts, flaps, and curved page contours yield surprises. . . . MacLachlan's language is evocative, a gift to the ear. . . [My Friend Earth is] an appreciation of various biomes and the creatures that abide therein. A beautifully designed ode to the planet--perfect for celebrating Earth Day or anytime."--School Library Journal, starred review "Newbery-winning author MacLachlan uses lyrical text to detail the activities of her friend Earth over the course of a year. . . . Francesca Sanna's (The Journey, 2016) upbeat and fanciful art flow from page to page. [A] perfect Earth Day story hour selection."--Booklist