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knitnetic's review against another edition
5.0
Next year's required reading for our junior class, an overlap between the science and English departments. A really great book - and a great way for students to see themselves through writing and as writers.
tigerlillymelody's review against another edition
4.25
This book is very good on pretty much every metric you could judge a book on, and it has excellent illustrations. I just wanted to give a special shoutout though to the fact the every single plant and animal chosen for this book fucking slaps. 100/10 stars for flora/fauna selected.
natalieba's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
I enjoyed these reflective essays combining nature and the author’s lived experiences. Many of them I wish were a bit longer with more depth, but in the end the effect of them all together was meditative. My favorites were mostly the ones about plants, but the closing one on fireflies really touched me. Pick this up if you want to feel both calmed and compelled.
havennnofjoyy's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
Beautiful writing and imagery. Makes you appreciate nature that much more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Sexual violence and Racism
estachew's review against another edition
5.0
This book is wonderful! Full of short stories of love and wonder to plants, birds, animals, insects, fish, the changing of seasons, and of places. I wish more people did this - demarcated their life by their memories of Planet Earth, like when you captured your first firefly by hand or when you first saw a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis or when you first saw a coral reef your first time snorkeling, rather than based on material & professional accomplishments. What a gift! I'll be sharing this book with many friends.