If I Were the World

By Mark Sperring, Natelle Quek (illustrator),

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Book description

A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about looking after our AMAZING planet! If I were the world, I'd want flowers and bees. A chorus of birds singing high in the trees. If I were the world, I'd want sparkling seas. If I were the world . .…

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1 author picked If I Were the World as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I am captivated by this original take on the environmental problems we face and love that so much is communicated here through a simple story. This important picture book views problems such as pollution and deforestation from the Earth’s perspective, challenging the reader to show empathy for our planet as though it were another human being.

Given the potentially gloomy subject matter, this amazing story succeeds in being uplifting and optimistic. It engages us directly and makes us see our world as something to be cherished and cared for. The inclusive illustrations celebrate global diversity and challenge us to connect…

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