Publisher's Synopsis
Earth Day is a holiday, waiting to achieve its full potential and EARTH DAY BIRTHDAY, a new sing-along picture book for children, gives children, parents and teachers something to cheer and sing about. The uniqueness of this book is the focus on celebration, Schnetzler says. People love to celebrate birthdays and successes. EARTH DAY BIRTHDAY does not dwell harshly on what man has done to our environment. Each verse focuses on a well-known animal that has made a difference in man's growing knowledge of our world and how we can keep it healthy. Through music dance and drama, children will not only 'own' the text but will fall in love and strive to protect the animal depicted. At the end of the book Schnetzler includes tips to parents and teachers on how to make the most of an Earth Day celebration. Additionally the book offers opportunities for singing and dramatised story times that also reinforce counting skills and environmental awareness. Ages 4-10
