Our Planet! There’s No Place Like Earth by Stacy McAnulty and David Litchfield - ESSENTIAL

Our Planet! There’s No Place Like Earth by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by David Litchfield. NON-FICTION PICTURE BOOK. Henry Holt (Macmillan), 2022. $19. 9781250782496 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH 

McAnulty revisits the planet Earth, this time with a look at the effects of pollution. The narrative ends on a positive note, extolling several beautiful things that will survive if we can reverse the problem that people created. 

Litchfield’s illustrations continue to have a plethora of delightful details. Paired with McAnulty’s text, the duo lay out the stress that Earth is under. You should follow this up with more books about concrete ways students can make a difference. Try On Our Nature Walk, King Leonard’s Teddy, or One Plastic Bag. 

Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS