Earth Song

(Paperback)

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Joining Barefoot's singalongs, this original song with endnotes describes how the sun and moon create the Earth's seasonal and daily cycles. Susan Reed's (Over the Meadow; Up, Up, Up!) uplifting, original song describes how the sun and moon create the Earth's seasonal and daily cycles. Paired with vibrant illustrations from Mariona Cabassa (Whatever Comes Tomorrow; Gift for Amma; Barefoot Books: Water), this is an uplifting, STEAM-focused addition to Barefoot's singalong collection. Educational endnotes detail the calendar, seasons, orbits, stars, and more for kids curious to learn about. AGES: 3 to 7 AUTHOR: Susan Reed is a violinist, vocalist, storyteller, recording artist, author, and educator from the Boston area. She combines her musical artistry with storytelling, crafting original shows that celebrate our humanity. She is equally adept in collaboration, adding her lyrical line to the musical mix of the moment. Common to her performances is her trademark warmth and wit, and her conviction that music has the power to broaden people's understanding of the world around them. Mariona Cabassa is a native of Catalonia, Spain, who has illustrated nearly 100 children's books. She studied at art school in Barcelona, followed by further research in Strasbourg, France. Her many years of working as an illustrator, painter, installation maker, and tattoo artist reflect her fascination with form and her desire to explore different palettes. Mariona's technique combines water-based paints, pencils, and a digital touch to create rich and vibrant illustrations. SELLING POINTS: . SINGALONG COLLECTION: Joins our beloved collection of nearly 50 picture books featuring audio singalong and video animations, which have received half a billion views on our YouTube channel. . STEAM: Teaches how the movements of heavenly bodies create our days, years, seasons, and more. . CONSERVATION: Instills in young readers an appreciation for the natural world and their place within it with rich artwork and year-round appeal. . DIVERSE REPRESENTATION: Features a diverse friend group. . EDUCATIONAL ENDNOTES: Endmatter about calendar, seasons, orbits, stars, and more for kids curious to learn about.

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This picture book blends homespun music and science . . . Aim this at toddlers, underserved in science topics School Library Journal

Author Bio

Susan Reed is a violinist, vocalist, storyteller, recording artist, author, and educator from the Boston area. She combines her musical artistry with storytelling, crafting original shows that celebrate our humanity. She is equally adept in collaboration, adding her lyrical line to the musical mix of the moment. Common to her performances is her trademark warmth and wit, and her conviction that music has the power to broaden peoples understanding of the world around them.

Mariona Cabassa is a native of Catalonia, Spain, who has illustrated nearly 100 childrens books. She studied at art school in Barcelona, followed by further research in Strasbourg, France. Her many years of working as an illustrator, painter, installation maker, and tattoo artist reflect her fascination with form and her desire to explore different palettes. Marionas technique combines water-based paints, pencils, and a digital touch to create rich and vibrant illustrations.