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I Am Earth's Keeper

I Am Earth's Keeper

Lisa M. Hendey, Giuliano Ferri (Illustrator)
$17.99 $16.19
Publication Date: February 7th, 2023
Publisher:
Paraclete Press
ISBN:
9781640607811
Pages:
32
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Description

Embark on a whimsical journey to encounter and protect the majesty of Earth. With rhyming prose and a call to simple but impactful action, this book invites young readers to serve as caretakers for the natural world around them.

With a gentle, rhyming story by bestselling author Lisa M. Hendey and artwork by award-winning Italian illustrator Giuliano Ferri, I Am Earth’s Keeper describes one child's pre-dawn kayak ride that opens his eyes to the astonishingly beautiful world around him. Observing the rising sun, frogs, fish, birds, trees, and gentle breeze, he begins to marvel at the life all around, and to imagine how he can care for it. 

Inspired by St. Francis and his famous love song "Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon," this warmhearted book sparks the imagination of young readers to connect more deeply with God’s creation and develop an ever-deepening sense of commitment to living in solidarity with nature. I Am Earth’s Keeper offers:

  • A warm, calming visual presentation with exquisite illustrations

  • An empowering message that children are ready to act as stewards of the natural world

  • An inspiring reminder to treasure the life all around us

  • An ideal book for reading aloud at bedtime, story time, Sunday school, or in the classroom

  • The perfect gift for children ages 3-8, for birthdays, Earth Day celebrations, summer gifts, and more

About the Author

Lisa M. Hendey is the founder of CatholicMom.com and the bestselling author of I'm A Saint in the Making, among other books. She has journeyed around the globe to hear and share messages of hope and encouragement. Her Chime Travelers series for kids is read and studied worldwide in homes, schools, and churches. A frequent TV and radio guest, Lisa also hosts two podcasts and speaks internationally on faith, family, evangelization and technology topics. She has traveled worldwide with non-profits to support their humanitarian missions. Lisa and Greg Hendey worship and live their story in Los Angeles, CA.

Praise for I Am Earth's Keeper

"This is a great read before an outing to encourage readers to take in the natural ecosystems and to integrate the relationships, big and small, among God's creation. The colorful art leads the journey as the story starts in the blue shadows before the sun rises and slowly bursts with colors and movement as the morning awakens." —National Catholic Reporter

"By empowering children ages three to eight to be caregivers of the earth, this book offers a great service." —Spirituality and Practice