Awesome Earth - Concrete Poems Celebrate Caves, Canyons, and Other Fascinating Landforms

Concrete poems illustrate how our Earth slowly took shape.

About the author

Joan Bransfield Graham is an award-winning children’s poet whose books Splish Splash and Flicker Flash—shape poems about water and light—inspire students to write their own poetry. Both books were School Library Journal Best Books of the Year and NCTE Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts, among many other honors. A former teacher, an avid photographer, and a world traveler, Joan lives near Los Angeles, California.
Tania García is an illustrator and designer from Barcelona. After working in interior design, she realized that she was most passionate about drawing, so she became a self-taught illustrator. Color is her obsession, and she’s always experimenting with new palettes. Tania gets inspiration from nature, friends, day-to-day situations, and everything that makes her feel joyful. Awesome Earth is her sixth picture book.

Summary

Fun, accessible concrete poems and bold, vibrant artwork celebrate the many shapes and forms of our planet Earth. Perfect for National Poetry Month and Earth Day!
The Earth’s crust shakes, water swells, lava flows, and glaciers advance. In this ingenious picture book, the landforms created by Earth's powerful forces are examined through compelling concrete poetry. From canyons to volcanos, archipelagoes to hoodoos, take a tour of the many fascinating forms and features of our awesome planet.
Rich back matter includes more about landforms, a glossary, and additional resources for readers, caregivers, and educators.

Product details

• Authors: Joan Bransfield Graham
• Assisted by: Tania Garcia (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins (US)
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 24.04.2025
• EAN: 9780358396048
• ISBN: 978-0-358-39604-8
• No. of pages: 40
• Weight: 365 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Animals, plants, nature, the environment; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General, Interest age: from c 4 years, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Poetry / General