Does Earth Feel? - by Marc Majewski (Hardcover)

About the Book

"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 asking--what do you want Earth to feel? This compelling narrative follows the planet's 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."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

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 asking--what do you want Earth to feel?

This
compelling narrative follows the planet's 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.

Review Quotes

"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 on--and the consequences of our actions. A call to action to readers to safeguard our planet." - Horn Book Magazine