To take care of one another and the Earth, we must truly see one another as unique and valued. If You Come to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other.
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An introduction to Earth for children big and small who live in this galaxy, or beyond.
IF YOU COME TO EARTH
Sophie Blackall – Author and Illustrator
If you come to Earth, there are a few things you need to know. . .
We live in all kinds of places.
In all kinds of homes.
In all kinds of families.
Each of us is different. But all of us are amazing.
And, together, we share one beautiful planet.
I love this child’s introduction to our complex planet. It begins in the child’s room, spins out to outer space, then back to Earth and its geography and topography, then to the people who inhabit this planet—where they live, how they live, and what they do. Along the way, outer-space visitors (and readers) learn about families, careers, clothing, transportation, fauna, even the American Sign Language and Braille alphabets. Throughout, diverse people are distinctively, carefully portrayed, emphasizing representation and visibility. This book’s message is that our differences build to reveal an inclusive human family on a single, precious planet.
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LETTER WRITING ACTIVITY
Dear Visitor from Outer Space, if you come to Earth, here’s what you need to know…
Here are three ideas about what you might like to tell a visitor:
1. Write a letter to a visitor from Outer Space about where you live.
2. Describe your family to a visitor from Outer Space.
3. Tell a visitor from Outer Space what you would like to be when you grow up.
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Here are pdfs for letters: