The Earth is sneezing and running a fever. This can't be good! Read all about it in Madeline Kaplan's children's book Planet Earth Gets Well, a tale about Planet Earth and all the reasons why he isn't feeling well. The book is a great tool to teach young children about what makes the Earth sick (like pollution) and how we can all make the Earth feel better - drive less often, recycle, carpool, use less paper and plastic. Nobody likes to be sick especially children, who will relate easily to this metaphor. By the end of the story, kids will be asking how they can help keep the Earth healthy. A teachable moment guaranteed! Read more »

First time author Kaplan takes on global warming in a unique and sensitive way - through the eyes of mother and child. This time, however, Earth is the child, suffering from a runny nose (ice caps) and a fever (global warming). How are we going to help Earth feel better? Mother Nature encourages people to nurture the Earth instead of taking advantage of it, and being more conscious about their actions. Read more »

Planet Earth Gets Well by Madeline Kaplan, illustrated by Taillefer Long, addresses environmental concerns in a child-friendly format, based on the author's awareness that future generations must be prepared to preserve their planet and its resources. Planet Earth Fact Sheet »

Planet Earth Gets Well, by author Madeline Kaplan, will be the featured book of Radio Disney AM 1110's promotional event at the Orange County Children's Book Festival on Sunday, October 5, 2008 on the campus of Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California. Press Release »

Planet Earth Gets Well, by author Madeline Kaplan, has teamed up with several key partners in an effort to promote environmental responsibility amongst young children. Partners include Radio Disney, Eco-Libris and a tie into Earth Day Network. Press Release »

"... not since The Lorax by Dr. Seuss has a whimsically illustrated book come along aimed at sparking serious conversation with kids about the depleted environment they could inherit if each and every one of us don't continue to act."
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"....Since there is so little on the market for kids from age 4-8, I want them to be able to receive this very important message in a concept targeted specifically to them. I am also looking at partnering with various environmental organizations by donating books so that they can use the story as part of their educational curriculum. I want to do all I can to help these organizations get this big message out to the little ones."
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"Many of us think of Planet Earth in terms of Mother. Author Madeline Kaplan sees it as child. And this child feels sick in her new children's book 'Planet Earth Gets Well', which is our book today on Monday's green books series...."
- Raz @ Eco-Libris Read the comments and giveaway results »

Planet Earth as a little child that does not feel well because of global warming and looks for support and advice from his mom, Mother nature. And there's also a free copy giveaway! Give Us A Hugg »

"My earliest influences were my English teachers in HIgh School who encouraged me to express myself with the written word. Their faith in me provided an enormous psychic boost in my desire to keep on writing. I majored in English Literature in College and enjoyed reading the classics. A favorite was Milton's "Paradise Lost"."
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"Madeline Kaplan, author of the new green children's book 'Planet Earth Gets Well' is collaborating with Eco-Libris! A tree will be planted for every copy sold at book signing events and in other promotional sales. Readers who will buy a copy at these events will also receive our sticker with their book, saying "One tree planted for this book"." Visit the Site »