Australian floods. How do we combat our kid’s anxiety about what is happening? This book tells it all.

As children are bombarded with images on TV and online of homes, businesses, and land underwater, now more than ever can parents and educators be supported with the brand-new book Earth Matters: Loving Our Planet, which explains climate change in a way kids can understand. 

According to experts, climate change increases the probability of heavy rains and flooding. This happens because warmer air holds more moisture. And, right now, many Eastern parts of Australia are under water. 

Earth Matters: Loving our Planet addresses all the current climate change issues and is a clear, well-illustrated book that will support families to sit down and have the conversation.

From explaining our atmosphere to the overuse of fossil fuels, the increase in greenhouse gases to Global Warming, author and climate change activist Carole Wilkinson ensures she covers the issues currently facing our modern planet.

With both issues and solutions perfectly outlined in this book, supported with beautiful illustrations by Hilary Cresp, Earth Matters: Loving Out Planet can alleviate anxiety in children and empower them with solutions to do their bit. 

For interviews with Carole, Hilary, or publisher Maryann Ballantyne, please contact Anna Abignano at anna@allaboutpr.com.au or phone 0411 481 477. 

Earth Matters: Loving Our Planet is out through Wild Dog Books from April 1, available through all good book sellers. www.wdog.com.au for more information.

“A healthy earth matters, so this book is a must read!” Professor David Karoly, Climate Scientist, University of Melbourne.

“This book helps children see how their own choices can make a tangible difference to the wonderful planet that is their home. I highly recommend this book.” Libby Skeels, Psychologist, Psychology for a Safe Climate.

About the Author

Carole Wilkinson is an internationally award-winning and best-selling author. Her Dragonkeeper series has sold all over the world and is currently being made into a film. Carole’s non-fiction title Ten Pound Pom won the 2018 Primary Educational Picture Book of the Year and was shortlisted for the 2089 CBCA Picture Book of the Year. Her most recent picture books are Putting Australia on the Map, and Matthew Flinders, Adventures on Leaky Ships, both also published by Wild Dog Books. 

About the Illustrator

Hilary Cresp is a Melbourne-based illustrator. While trained as an engineer, Hilary realised her true love of books and learning working as a librarian at Universities. After completing studies in illustration, Hilary exhibited her work in group and solo shows. She is inspired by walks through her local botanic gardens, and her curiosity about people and the natural world fuel her work. This is Hilary’s first book for children. 

Media enquiries, please contact:

Anna Abignano

Tel: 0411 481 477

Email: anna@allaboutpr.com.au