Description

“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!

Children of all ages will be captivated by this loving tribute to Mother Earth, her gifts and her greatest concerns. Young or old, everyone’s actions make a difference. Loose-rhyming text and awe-inspiring photography are woven into a family treasure that will create excitement and responsibility toward the planet.
Awards:
Silver Recipient: Green Earth
Mom's Choice Award

Reviews:
Booking Mama Review
Since today is the day for the Green Books campaign, I thought it was an appropriate time to review another book that I recently received from my sister-in-law called ONE CHILD, ONE PLANET: INSPIRATION FOR THE YOUNG CONSERVATIONIST by Bridget McGovern Llewellyn. This beautiful picture book tells children (and parents alike) how very special our planet is and how we should take care of it. And in keeping with the overall conservation message of this book, the pages printed on recycled paper with vegetable-based inks.
I have to admit that the very first thing that caught my eye about this book was the cover. I think it's just gorgeous and I love how the little girl's toes are painted in different colors of polish. And then when I opened the book, I was absolutely blown away by the photography. The pictures in this book are amazing--one is more beautiful than the next! If you'd like to take a peak at some of the pages, you can click here.
ONE CHILD, ONE PLANET not only has beautiful pictures but it also has catchy rhyming prose (although, I did have a few issues with the rhyming cadence, but that's probably just me!) I think this book will most appeal to children probably between the ages of 5 through 10. Younger children will enjoy the photos; however, the book and text is a little long for many to sit through. I also think the the greenhouse effect message might get lost on them. I especially think school age kids will appreciate this book; and teachers might like to use this book as part of their lessons on conservation.
It's pretty evident that the author feels very strongly about protecting the earth and that she wants to share that message with the future inhabitants of our planet--the children. Ms. Llewellyn is a mother of four girls, and she's very passionate about protecting the Earth. I think she's right to target the kids; and by writing ONE CHILD, ONE PLANET she is getting the parents attention, too.
It's hard to argue with the messages in this book--protection of the Earth, conservation, recycling, etc. When combined with pictures that show how gorgeous our planet is and how lucky we are to live here, I think ONE CHILD, ONE PLANET conveys a very effective message. I recommend it to parents and teachers alike who want to share the importance of protecting our Earth.
Posted by Julie P., Tuesday, November 10, 2024
Great Earth Day Book: One Child, One Planet Teaches Children Conservation
Mother Earth couldn't have said it better herself. One Child, One Planet: Inspiration for the Young Conservationist (Emerald Shamrock Press, 2009) is a loving tribute to Mother Earth, her gifts and her greatest concerns. One Child, One Planet teaches gentle lessons on greenhouse gases, climate change, going green and conservation, providing practical ways for children to protect Earth's fragile environment.
What differentiates this book from others on the topic is its sheer optimism. One Child, One Planet reveals big and small places of beauty on the planet, fostering an appreciation that will, in turn, encourage every person to do his or her part to maintain a healthy world.
Children of all ages will be captivated by the photographs and inspired by the prose. Author, Bridget McGovern Llewellyn teamed-up with award-winning wildlife photographers, Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick. Sams and Stoick are a husband-wife team, and co-creators of the New York Times best-selling In the Woods series of books and videos for children, including Stranger in the Woods.
PRWeb, March 13, 2025



Michigan Children's Author Emphasizes Conservation
With so many Disney plots, Simpson's based anecdotal stories and the reliable mass-generated superhero books that are churned out at a rate that embarrasses the largest slave-labor factories in the world, many kids overlook a genuine children's book. Michigan Author Bridget McGovern Llewellyn has released a refreshing kids' book, ''One Child, One Planet'' with absolutely beautiful photography by the husband wife team, Carl R. Sams II & Jean Stoick of ''Stranger in the Woods'' fame. McGovern Llewellyn combines the awe-inspiring work of world-renown wildlife photographer Jean Stoick with a moving narrative on conservation in her very first book.
With a focus on promoting environmentally friendly behavior for youth, this Lake Orion Michigan author uses thoughtful prose to explain the delicate situation of Earth to the younger generation. Whether the backdrop on a page is of a polar bear sprawled on his back with hundreds of miles of ice in either direction, a bull frog submersed in a gorgeous body of water, or a young girl recycling her old containers, McGovern Llewellyn combines these breath-taking photos with a colorful rhyme sequence to capture the raw emotion of conserving our environment, our planet, our home. Instead of rushing out to Borders and buying your child the next Batman or Hannah Montana book, check out ''One Child, One Planet.''
The author will make a presentation at the Pee Wee Patch day care center in Lake Orion on Wednesday, March 24 and from 3:30 - 5 p.m. and there will be accommodations for having books signed.
Mittenlit, March 21, 2025



Review from Sophie Uliano
I'm always on the lookout for great children's books and here's one that any child under the age of 12 (and all adults), will love. One Child, One Planet by Bridget McGovern Llewellyn is an absolute gem. The photography is so stunning, that it makes the conservation ideas that the author writes about come alive. Bridget is mother to four lovely girls--so kudos to her for finding the time to write such an inspiring book for our kids.
All the best, Sophie Uliano
Gorgeously Green, www.gorgeouslygreen.com

About the Author

Bridget has a degree in TV, Radio and Film Production from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Though recycling wasn't stylish at the time, Bridget did her best to engage her roommates in the practice. Friends may have simply considered her cheap, when actually, she was a conservation pioneer, often spotted carrying her own Buffalo Bills ''To-Go'' mug for coffee and hot chocolate around campus. Bridget was born in New York City, and shuffled across Upstate New York to settle in Buffalo. Needless to say, snow is like an old friend to her. Never keeping her housebound, snowy winters are made for skiing, hiking, ice skating, snowman building, sledding and football games. Some years, even trick-or-treating and egg hunts! (Not so fun.) An avid writer and devoted mother, writing One Child, One Planet was such an exciting experience for Bridget, who says, ''I wanted to show children that Earth is a fragile and precious gift, and inspire them to care for such a treasure. Teaming up with Carl Sams and Jean Stoick was a gift in itself. Their photography captures the beauty of Mother Earth and all of her creatures.'' Bridget lives with her husband, Pat, and their four daughters in Lake Orion, Michigan. The family recently welcomed into their home their nephew/cousin, Nick. In between recycling and composting, Bridget enjoys watching her children have fun and play soccer in the great outdoors. About the Photographers: Carl and Jean reside in Milford, Michigan. They have been photographing the same family of deer near their home for more than 20 years. Sharing photos and stories with children is their way of fostering love and appreciation of the outdoors, with hope that the next generation will help to preserve all of nature's treasures.

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