When Bridget Llewellyn first started writing her children’s book in October 2007, there weren’t any others quite like it ? a fact that she says was her inspiration for ‘One Child, One Planet.??
?[The goal is] to get children to appreciate the beauty in nature and preserve it, to get more kids playing outside instead of watching TV or playing video games,? Llewellyn said.?
The lines, ‘Earth, so big, and me, so small ? oh, what good can I do?? ‘Funny you should ask, my child. The world’s been waiting for you,? greets readers at the beginning of the book to set the tone for the conservation-themed read.?
Llwewllyn and her book with visit the Orion Township Public Library, Saturday, April 24 at 3 p.m. to share ‘One Child, One Planet,? during the library’s Earth Day celebration.
She’ll also make an appearance at the township’s Growing Green Expo, April 11 to promote her book.
(For more information in the expo, see page 11.)
The author says she wrote the book with a young audience in mind to teach them about recycling, consumerism and safeguarding the environment.
?[The book] teaches kids how to preserve the beauty of Mother Earth and take care of her, appreciate her gifts,? said Llewellyn.