My friends who are picture book writers, parents, grandparents, or teachers will LOVE Our World: A First Book of Geography, As I said in an email to the author, Sue Lowell Gallion, it is one of those books that you read and say to yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” And then you have to go buy it for a young reader in your life.
REVIEW
Our World is not only a beautifully written and illustrated board book about our world but when folded back it becomes a freestanding globe with a magnetic closure. Excuse the pun, but this is an out-of-this-world concept. The illustrator, Lisk Feng, did an outstanding job of bringing Sue Gallion’s words to life.
Our World begins with,
Many places to explore,
From mountain peaks to ocean floor.
Look around you, step outside . . .
Find forests tall
And grasslands wide.
The poem continues by mentioning jungles, deserts, polar caps, bodies of water, mountains, etc.
On the opposite page from each poem, there is a brief exposition of the natural wonders that are vividly depicted.
This page describes the rivers, lakes, and oceans. The text reads:
High in the mountains, snow melts and flows downstream to form rivers. Other rivers begin as underground springs or lakes. Rivers flow into oceans. Did you know that most of our planet is covered in oceans? Fish, coral, and other animals thrive in shallow waters. Some creatures also live in the cold, black ocean depths. In some places, the ocean is deeper than the tallest mountains on Earth!
One of the pages shows the whole world. The poem reads,
Continents large, islands small,
Salty seas surrounding all.
The second to the last page shows a view of earth from outer space as an astronaut might see it. The exposition reads, “The light and warmth from the sun is what makes life on Earth possible for plants, animals, and humans too.” The poem reads,
GIVEAWAY
Wow! What an incredible concept! I think kids will want to read this one over and over again. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
Oh Carol! You know I have to try for this one. I absolutely love this concept and I've shared on Twitter & Facebook.Conniecps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
This book is so clever and unique! I love everything about it and kids will, too! I'm sharing this on twitter for the world to see and enjoy! @CathySOgren
You're so correct about wanting to get my hands on this unique and clever book. I've seen it reviewed on other blogs and can't wait to read it for myself. I shared on tumblr: https://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/624355688536211456/our-world-a-first-book-of-geography-a-review-and
Thanks Becky, Cathy, Danielle, and Connie. I knew y'all would love this too!
What a cool book! I love the concept. How cool!
I love this..what a cool concept! How fun!
You're in, Erin!
Oh, I so want this for my grandson who loves all kinds of maps! He would love it, and I would love sharing it with him. On second thought, might just need to keep it at Gigi's house so all 5 grandchildren could enjoy!I shared on Facebook.Gwen
I love the shape of this book!turtle6422 at gmail dot com
Thanks Gwen and Jana Leah. You're both in!
That is the neatest shape for a book in the WHOLE WORLD. Pun intended. Would love to win a copy.
I figured you would want this book, Barbara!
That is the coolest book ever! Sure to get any child’s interest (or adults!).
What a clever idea!
Thanks Sarah and Jo Lynn. You're both entered.
Wow! This is such a creative book. The layout and spreads are beautiful!
IT is, Dorothy. You're in!
Wow! What an incredible concept! I think kids will want to read this one over and over again. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
Oh Carol! You know I have to try for this one. I absolutely love this concept and I've shared on Twitter & Facebook.Conniecps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
This book is so clever and unique! I love everything about it and kids will, too! I'm sharing this on twitter for the world to see and enjoy! @CathySOgren
You're so correct about wanting to get my hands on this unique and clever book. I've seen it reviewed on other blogs and can't wait to read it for myself. I shared on tumblr: https://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/624355688536211456/our-world-a-first-book-of-geography-a-review-and
Thanks Becky, Cathy, Danielle, and Connie. I knew y'all would love this too!
What a cool book! I love the concept. How cool!
I love this..what a cool concept! How fun!
You're in, Erin!
Oh, I so want this for my grandson who loves all kinds of maps! He would love it, and I would love sharing it with him. On second thought, might just need to keep it at Gigi's house so all 5 grandchildren could enjoy!I shared on Facebook.Gwen
I love the shape of this book!turtle6422 at gmail dot com
Thanks Gwen and Jana Leah. You're both in!
That is the neatest shape for a book in the WHOLE WORLD. Pun intended. Would love to win a copy.
I figured you would want this book, Barbara!
That is the coolest book ever! Sure to get any child’s interest (or adults!).
What a clever idea!
Thanks Sarah and Jo Lynn. You're both entered.
Wow! This is such a creative book. The layout and spreads are beautiful!
IT is, Dorothy. You're in!