JULIAN LENNON is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter,
photographer, documentarian, and philanthropist. Born in Liverpool,
England, Lennon is an observer of life in all its forms developing
his personal expression through his artistic endeavors. In 2007,
Lennon founded the global environmental and humanitarian
organization The White Feather Foundation, whose key initiatives
are education, health, conservation, and the protection of
indigenous culture.
BART DAVIS is the international bestselling author of novels and
nonfiction books. His most recent is Black and White: The Way I See
It, the biography of Richard Williams, father of tennis champions
Venus and Serena Williams. He has also written two feature films
and a wide range of print articles. Davis lives in New York
City.
SMILJANA COH is an artist who studied film animation and combines
traditional and digital illustration techniques in her work. She
has illustrated the picture book I Want to Be a Ballerina and wrote
and illustrated The Seven Princesses. She lives in Croatia.
"The affable text congratulates readers at every stop... offering a
streamlined vision of the rewards of doing one's part. Set against
a backdrop of calming teal tones, Coh's cheering matte pictures
portray Earth's dramatic healing in bursts of vivid color. A
concluding singsong poem echoes the rallying cry of Lennon's tale,
which should spark productive dialogue."--Publishers Weekly Praise
for Touch the Earth "I've always admired Julian Lennon's singing,
because for all he has seen of the world, his melodies contain such
childlike wonder... his words too. Buy this book, and his words
turn into actions."
--Bono "It's rare to find a beautiful book that speaks directly to
kids, in both a playful and thoughtful way, about something as
important as caring for our planet and all of its inhabitants.
Touch The Earth combines this magic with true hand-to-page
interactivity deftly woven into the narrative (and illustrations),
creating a story I believe both kids and adults will want to read
over and over again."
--Laurie Berkner "When a book takes you on an adventure, it's a
good thing and allows you to think about something in a new way.
When a book also reminds us how to treat what we have, it's even
better because it's a win win. That's exactly what Julian has done
with his book... he's given us a Win Win."
--Whoopie Goldberg "The first in Julian Lennon's White Feather
Flier Adventure trilogy, Touch the Earth takes readers on a journey
in a magical plane that allows them to send clean water to the
thirsty, clean oceans of pollution, and 'make the world a better
place.'"
--New York Magazine "Lennon's debut picture book, the first in a
planned trilogy, asks readers to hop aboard a magical airplane, the
White Feather Flier (a name inspired by his father and his own
environmental and humanitarian foundation), and go on a 'helping
adventure' to protect the planet's oceans and water supply. [The
illustrations] ... have a sweet-natured directness that may light
up younger eyes."
--Publishers Weekly "[Touch the Earth] is a fun book AND it's an
educational one as well.... The book helps teach kids a wonderful
lesson for Earth Day and every day beyond."
-Peanut Butter and Whine "The artwork is beautiful... It really is
stunning."
-TODAY "I was immediately impressed with the interactive nature of
the book. Although not all books lend themselves to this style,
books that include elements of interactivity help resonate with
kids more so when there's a lesson to be learned. Some books ask
questions of kids, and some books, like this one, encourage kids to
touch the picture, lean into the story, and really feel like
they're in the book."
--Motherhood Moment "A very timely book.... A children's book, if
done well, and this one is, lives on and on."
--Al Roker "A passion project that comes from the heart, this
stunningly illustrated book is inspired by the white feather he was
given by his father when he was young."
--Mom and More "Healing the world's ills is the mission of this
gentle outreach to young children. The authors successfully engage
readers in their cause without raising any alarm bells. Instead,
they employ an age-appropriate, interactive format where kids are
asked to touch a button icon to 'travel' to the earth's trouble
spots, including places without accessible medical care, oceans now
in danger due to climate change, cities lacking sufficient green
space, and disappearing rain forests. There is no call for
activism--just a solid introduction to the idea that caring for our
planet is a shared responsibility. The imaginary means of travel is
a white feather flyer, the origin of which is explained by Lennon
in the back matter. Coh's soft hues and playful cartoon
illustrations set a pleasing tone, and the spare text delivers an
impactful message with just the right dose of seriousness for the
intended audience. VERDICT: Suitable for Earth Day or for
conversations about working together for the common good." --School
Library Journal
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