The latest from the wonderful children’s author Isabel Otter, Dear Earth tells the story of a grandfather and his granddaughter Tessa, as he teaches her about the importance of our Planet Earth and all the amazing creatures that call it home. With Grandpa’s guidance, Tessa decides to write the Earth a letter listing all the things she loves about it.

Through Tessa’s imagination and Clara Anganuzzi’s glorious illustrations, we get to experience nature and all the beautiful creatures that Tessa adores: gliding like a turtle, kissing butterflies, sliding down desert dunes and soaring with the birds. Tessa reminds us about the wonder, but also the fragility of our planet.

This is supported at the end of the book with some great facts about the animals and environments we see in the story, alongside helpful hints about how you can make a difference in protecting our world. For ages 4+.

Claire Atherfold is the children’s book buyer at Readings State Library.