Does Earth Feel: 14 Questions for Humans

(Hardback)

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A stunning and timely picture book asks fourteen critical questions to encourage active thinking and discussion about our one and only planet.

Does Earth feel calm
Does Earth feel curious
Does Earth feel hurt
Does Earth feel heard

With spare prose and evocative paintings, author-illustrator Marc Majewski implores readers to think more deeply about what our only planet is telling us, ultimately askingwhat doyouwant Earth to feel

This compelling narrative follows the planets relationship with humans and engages with themes around empathy and environmentalism; a perfect book to spark conversations and inspire a new generation of young leaders.

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Quietly engaging, with simple, emotion-centered questions to help children recontextualize how they view Earth. This meditative picture book [ends] on a thought-provoking note. Publishers Weekly A meditative series of 14 Questions for Humans prompts child readers to ponder the planet we live onand the consequences of our actions. A call to action to readers to safeguard our planet. Horn Book Magazine

Author Bio

Marc Majewski is a French illustrator and picture book maker based in Berlin. As a child, Marc spent all his time drawing, writing stories, and dressing up. Things haven't changed much since. Marc loves painting landscapes and scenes from the natural world. He is the author of several books, including Does Earth Feel and Butterfly Child, published with HarperCollins. You can visit him at www.marc-majewski.com.