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Children Of The Earth...Remember
Children of the Earth Remember is a tender lesson of sharing and protecting the Earth, enhanced with stunning artwork.
22 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1997
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February 10, 2017
I read that for the second time to my youngest son, my 4 months old baby :) ... I'm pretty sure he didn't even care about the drawings & illustrations that caught his brothers' attention, but He was so calm while listening to me reading it :)
It was a relaxing and delightful experience & I feel grateful Al hamdu LELLAH :)
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My two sons rated this book 5 stars :)
I bought a copy that is a special edition of the book printed by Nahdet Misr publishing & printing under the liscence of Northword specially for USAID and Egyptian Ministry of Education ... The book was sold in Azbakeyya corner for used books in Cairo International Book Fair 2016... The book belonged to a national (public) primary school library so I have no idea how it ended up sold in that place while it is not supposed to be sold in bookstores ... It might be a school that was closed or may be transformed to prep. school or something.
When I saw the book I fell in love with illustrations ... I felt the pictures are calling my sons names :) both of them like coloring and one of them likes drawing and the illustrations are amazing and very inspiring.
It's not a story, rather a book about Earth and the relation between animals and people as we share living on Earth.
Now that the book says we're one big family I know I'll be having a big problem with my younger son who has been trying for two years now to turn vegetarian -_-
Have I mentioned before that my older son used to consider the cat we had for 3 years as his sister? He used to call her after his father :) so it was heartbreaking to ask him to allow us to give her for adoption and he and his brother will be visiting her soon in her new home and see her little kittens :)
It was a different and a good read :)
It was a relaxing and delightful experience & I feel grateful Al hamdu LELLAH :)
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My two sons rated this book 5 stars :)
I bought a copy that is a special edition of the book printed by Nahdet Misr publishing & printing under the liscence of Northword specially for USAID and Egyptian Ministry of Education ... The book was sold in Azbakeyya corner for used books in Cairo International Book Fair 2016... The book belonged to a national (public) primary school library so I have no idea how it ended up sold in that place while it is not supposed to be sold in bookstores ... It might be a school that was closed or may be transformed to prep. school or something.
When I saw the book I fell in love with illustrations ... I felt the pictures are calling my sons names :) both of them like coloring and one of them likes drawing and the illustrations are amazing and very inspiring.
It's not a story, rather a book about Earth and the relation between animals and people as we share living on Earth.
Now that the book says we're one big family I know I'll be having a big problem with my younger son who has been trying for two years now to turn vegetarian -_-
Have I mentioned before that my older son used to consider the cat we had for 3 years as his sister? He used to call her after his father :) so it was heartbreaking to ask him to allow us to give her for adoption and he and his brother will be visiting her soon in her new home and see her little kittens :)
It was a different and a good read :)
August 11, 2011
Absolutely beautiful book with an important and inspirational message for children and adults alike - take care of our planet, and of our brothers and sisters, the animals. The illustrations are amazing.
July 6, 2009
This is one of my favorite books of all time. It is such an earthy look at how animals and humans are all connected to this planet. The pictures are fantastic. I love everything about this book.
March 17, 2011
A great book! I loved it when i was a kid and even when I pick it up and read it today, it is still inspiring.
November 16, 2022
It’s a cute story but it feels like it could have more depth to it. I like the idea it’s trying to convey that all living things on earth are family.
The illustrations are paintings which is interesting. They’re very detailed like photos but the style reminds me of 80s school photos with the floating head behind the main head mixed with a little Lisa Frank. I’m not digging the style of the paintings.
The illustrations are paintings which is interesting. They’re very detailed like photos but the style reminds me of 80s school photos with the floating head behind the main head mixed with a little Lisa Frank. I’m not digging the style of the paintings.
November 4, 2012
I reread this book recently and was reminded of how a picture book of few words can contain a truly powerful message. Schim Schimmel's illustrations are gorgeous and poignant. Children and adults alike will be reminded of the interconnectedness of all things, of a primordial world where all beings intrinsically knew that they were dependent upon one another and part of the extended family of Life. This is a reality which the animals, who are tuned in to nature (or G-d's will, however you define it,) never forgot but which humans, as they have become more and more technologically advanced, have very much forgotten.
What brings the humans back into a state of awareness is the sheer delight of a dolphin at play, a deer dancing, or a bird singing. This is what enables humans to remember. The book, of course, has a strong environmental agenda, but the simplicity of Schimmel's presentation keeps his message from being preachy and instead the truth of his message, its earthy essence, is delivered with love and reverence.
A beautiful and essential addition to a child's library!
What brings the humans back into a state of awareness is the sheer delight of a dolphin at play, a deer dancing, or a bird singing. This is what enables humans to remember. The book, of course, has a strong environmental agenda, but the simplicity of Schimmel's presentation keeps his message from being preachy and instead the truth of his message, its earthy essence, is delivered with love and reverence.
A beautiful and essential addition to a child's library!
June 23, 2007
The illustrations are the best part. Animals and nature are made ethereal by an unusual combination of images - dinosaurs in a pristine world overlooking a black starry abyss, a tiger cub curled up with the planet earth, dolphins swimming gracefully through outer space. This book is a reminder of the awe that the universe and its phenomena can inspire and that we humans are a part of that.
April 10, 2013
Breath taking pictures. I read this to a preschool class today. They were absolutly captivated by the pictures and the story. Even my squirmy kids sat quietly to listen to this story. A great lead in with young children to discuss the importance of being kind to our planet and we are all family. Many said after it was their favourite book they're heard yet.
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October 3, 2018Beautiful illustrations (they look like paintings). Not a book that you can easily engage a squirming toddler with.
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September 4, 2008
The art in this book is AMAZING, I recommend this to anyone and everyone. Simple and easy for even the smallest readers, and great book to read to your kids at night.
Our daughter reads this to her animals and dolls - and it is a great way to teach conservation...
Our daughter reads this to her animals and dolls - and it is a great way to teach conservation...
January 6, 2015
Gorgeous illustrations and message, of love and caring for the planet and all the inhabitants. The animals reach out to the readers, young and old alike, to remind us all of what's precious.
A wonderful and gentle reminder to be 'the heart and ears of mother earth.'
A wonderful and gentle reminder to be 'the heart and ears of mother earth.'
June 18, 2015
This gorgeous sequel to Dear Children of the Earth continues the same theme and visual storytelling to act as a follow-up reminder of the lessons learned. Schimmel's books are as much a joy to simply look at as read.
May 10, 2008
Great children's book with beautiful artwork and a good reminder on why the earth is so important to take care of.
April 8, 2010
DOE read - beautiful!!
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DMW read
August 2, 2011
Love the pictures and I love the message that it teaches.
July 14, 2012
A favorite to read to my daughter and Montessori classes
December 10, 2012
The illustrations in this are breathtaking, but children would get over it quickly. It would engage them maybe a few minutes.
April 15, 2013
loved it
June 30, 2015
Beautifully illustrated and with a very important message. This book never fails to touch my heart and soul.
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