Down to Earth

By Michael J. Rosen

Eve Bunting recalls the primroses she picked in Ireland. Amy and David Butler tell the tale of King Watermelon and the curious pole beans. And Lois Ehlert describes her annual amaryllis race. In all,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152013415
• ISBN13: 9780152013417
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.5" x 11.8"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

a fun book!

This book is hours of fun outdoors for both kids and adults. The pieces are written with a genuine enthusiasm and the illustrations are great. I have given this book as a gift several times and all have enjoyed it just as much as I have. I am eager to recommend this book to you as well!

A rich, bountiful harvest of words

This is the kind of book I longed for as a child. I'm no longer a child. No matter. This book sits proudly among my other books--something I pull out now and again when I need some verbal refreshment. The words and colorful illustrations from a variety of authors and illustrators soothe and comfort as we wend our way through different plants and vegetation--from creeping ivy to the branches of an old apple tree. This book makes for great bedtime reading for young children as well. Great job!

Inspiring, thoroughly enjoyable, delightful illustrations.

Down to Earth is a great addition to my library. As an adult I thoroughly enjoyed it and related to many of the authors' memories. Touching, humorous, creative. Both entertaining and practical (activities are outstanding). A great gift, a great book to share with a child -- to do the activities together, to discuss the various authors' experiences. Both young and not so young would find value in this book. My 28 year old son and his wife will love it. I'm so glad I stumbled upon it. As an added bonus, proceeds benefit Share Our Strength, the nation's leading antihunger organization.

Glorious Cornucopia Of Gardening In Words And Art

I had the great pleasure of meeting Michael J. Rosen, the brains behind "Down To Earth," at a recent booksigning. Rosen explained how he approached 41 children's book authors and illustrators to send him their thoughts or artistic impressions of their favortie plant, be it a flower, vegetable or weed. All contributors donated their work, with all profits benefitting Share Our Strength, the leading antihunger organization in the United States. My favorites include Denise Fleming's musings on the proliferate zucchini and David Catrow's discussion of the dandylion. A wonderful book that supports a wonderful cause.