Today on Nonna’s Corner I am sharing the picture book TOUCH THE EARTH by Julian Lennon with Bart Davis. This children’s picture book offers an interactive imagination experience for young readers. Grab a cup of coffee and let your imagination soar as we take flight. You’ll want to add this to your wee one’s bookshelf.
by Julian Lennon, Bart Davis
Genres: Childrens
Pages: 40
Source: Publisher
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Jump aboard the White Feather Flier, a magical plane that can go wherever you want. Just press a button printed on the page, and point the plane up in the air to fly, or down to land it.
The Flier’s mission is to transport readers around the world, to engage them in helping to save the environment, and to teach one and all to love our planet.
Fly to the top of a mountain. Send clean water to thirsty people. Dive deep into the ocean (the Flier turns into a submarine!) to pick up pollution and bring back the fish.
Explore the planet, meet new people, and help make the world a better place.
An inspiring, lyrical story, rooted in Lennon’s life and work, with beautiful illustrations that bring the faraway world closer to young children.
The book includes words to a special poem written by Julian Lennon, specifically for Touch the Earth.
Touch The Earth is the first book in a planned trilogy.
A portion of the proceeds from books sales will go to support the environmental and humanitarian efforts of the White Feather Foundation.
Come jump aboard the White Feather Flier, a magical plane in TOUCH THE EARTH written by Julian Lennon along with Bart Davis. I had a feeling this tale would be special and I was right. Beautifully illustrated by Smijana Coh children will love meeting the flyer. Julian Lennon takes young explorers on a magical flight designed to get their young mind’s thinking about and protecting the environment.
One of the things I love is the nontechnology interactive aspect to this story. The story encourages readers to use their imagination as they push the button and tilt the book up or down to fly over mountains and swoop down low. TOUCH THE EARTH is lyrical yet simplistic as we help gather water, dive into the deep and meet new people. The book also includes a beautiful poem written by Julian specifically for this book. It gently reminds all of us how important our planet is especially for the wee one’s we are reading to.
This is the first book in a planned trilogy and a portion of the proceeds from books sales will go to support the environmental and humanitarian efforts of the White Feather Foundation. This would be perfect for the classroom and a great gift to celebrate Earth Day. Let your imagination soar!
- Age Range: 3 – 6 years
- Grade Level: Preschool – Kindergarten
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La La in the Library
I give most of the physical picture books I get for review to a local nonprofit daycare. I am going to but a copy of this book for them. Thanks for the heads up. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
That is so wonderful. You are wonderful. I donate books to the local women’s shelter and children’s’ hospital to give the moms there something to read. When my kids outgrew books we sent them to third world countries for rural schools and missions.
The Bibliophile Babe
I love these kids’ book suggestions; I’ve picked up a couple for my baby sister!
kimbacaffeinate
Oh that is a neat idea 🙂
Angela Adams
Adorable! Thanks for the post!!
kimbacaffeinate
You’re welcome Angela, this was delightful!
Heidi
Ahh so much to love. The illustrations are darling and I love the causes these support. I am sad to say that my kids have almost outgrown picture books. 🙁
kimbacaffeinate
Awe, it happens but wait until the grands 🙂
sherry fundin
Great review and it is so darn cute. If I had children or knew someone who did, I would be grabbing it.
kimbacaffeinate
Right. Maybe a donation for Marines Christmas Toy drive for 🙂
Adriana
The artwork is so cute! I love the message. I think every child, no matter how old, should care about the Earth and this such a great book to do it. And it’s by Julien Lennon which is crazy!
kimbacaffeinate
It was delightful Adriana.
ShootingStarsMag
Aw, this sounds so cute. I love that it’s “interactive” in a sense but it lets kids be imaginative.
kimbacaffeinate
It’s a beautiful book and yes pretending to steer the plane was clever.
Tyler H. Jolley
Very cute and great illustrations. Thanks for sharing.
kimbacaffeinate
Any time 🙂
Melissa (Books and Things)
Oh I love the concept, the illustrations and you have me curious about the poetry. This sounds like it might be a good book gift for the littles I have in the family. Brilly nonna review! 😀
kimbacaffeinate
Thanks Melissa and I agree a perfect gift.
Ethan
I really enjoyed this one and am glad to hear your little ones did too! I particularly like the interactive elements and the important message.
kimbacaffeinate
Wasn’t that clever. My granddaughter loves pretending she is flying the plane.
Stormi Johnson
Sounds cute and looks like it has awesome graphics!
kimbacaffeinate
She did a wonderful job bringing the story to life.
Mary Kirkland
Oh wow, I had no idea Julian Lennon wrote children’s books. I knew of his music and of his famous dad but this sounds great too.
kimbacaffeinate
It was a nice surprise.
Jess Fairday's Blog
This sounds like a great book. I love the cover illustration. I can see how this one will appeal to kids and adults. I love picture books- so I look forward to checking this one out. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
It was delightful and gets the young reader involved.
blodeuedd
It looks cute 😀
kimbacaffeinate
It really is and the message is a good one 🙂
kindlemom1
I love that you have all these wonderful book finds that you get to share with your little grandbabies Kim! That is just awesome!
kimbacaffeinate
Me too, I am blessed to be able to share them on the blog and fill their bookshelves.
cindy
The illustrations are wonderful!
kimbacaffeinate
Aren’t they. Thanks Cindy 🙂
Nadene
An adorable and engaing read for the young mind. I like the fact that the story encourages use of the reader’s imagination.
kimbacaffeinate
I do too, Princess Sophia loves tilting the book like we are flying.
Geybie's Book Blog
Awesome review, Kim. Yay, this one is so cute and great. Perfect for gifts. Thanks for sharing, Kim.
kimbacaffeinate
Agreed, my granddaughter loved it.
Melliane
I love the illustrations, they’re so cute!
kimbacaffeinate
Thanks Melliane.