Earth Day Birthday

by Pattie Schnetzler

Set to the familiar music of "The Twelve Days of Christmas", verses describe different animals that illustrate the wonders of the wild world and includes a factual section about Earth Day and ways to celebrate it.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals

32 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2003

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this would be a hit with kids due to the beautiful illustrations and "song" aspect. Honestly, the writing is nothing spectacular as it is basically "The Twelve Days of Christmas" but with "Earth Day Birthday" instead of Christmas. So, we get twelve wolves a-howling, two sleeping bears, an eagle in a blue sky... but, it's all quite nice and the illustrations are, as I said, quite nice--realistic but accessible. There's a section in the back giving the history of Earth Day and some ideas for how to celebrate it.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

the children enjoyed this book and the large colorful pictures of animals. It is written to the song the 12 days of Christmas so was easier to read. It would’ve been helpful to have a small picture on each page of the preceding animals though.

[Lea Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wonderful book for Earth Day. Resource list in the back of book along with a few suggestions for activities.

[J-Lynn Van Pelt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful book that celebrates nature and the "Earth Day Birthday" to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas. The book ends with a two page spread showing a family both enjoying and caring for nature; the text says, "On the day known as Earth Day, as every day should be, we care for creatures as our family." At the back of the book, there is a page about the history of Earth Day and ideas of things to do for an Earth Day party, such as making an Earth Day birthday card or writing a poem about the earth.

The illustrations are beautiful examples of photo-realism with an interesting smattering of personification on the various animals. The colors are rich earth tones and bright ocean blues.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sung to the "Twelve Days of Christmas," this is a charming book that celebrates wildlife and has a great message at its conclusion about caring for our environment. This would be a nice way to introduce preschool - primary grades to the conservation message.

[Aspasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lists animals to the tune of "The 12 Days of Christmas"

[Debra]

P - 4

Sing-Read Along - Holiday - Environmental - North American Animals and Habitat - Counting

[Laura Komos · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was met with a chorus of "awwww"s from my first graders! Beautiful artwork accompanies this book, set to the tune of the Twelve Days of Christmas.