2020
WISE Score
Amazon
Earth 101 for the diaper set—basically a travel brochure for the planet before they're even potty trained.
4.9
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This is a staple for a reason. It’s hard to find nonfiction that doesn't talk down to kids or bore them to tears, but Jill McDonald nails the balance.
It’s colorful, it’s sturdy, and it actually teaches them something about the world beyond their toy box. It won't win a Pulitzer, but it'll definitely win 'most requested book at 7:00 PM' for a few months straight.
Perfect for the 0-3 crowd. By the time they hit preschool, they'll likely want something with a bit more 'crunch' to the facts.
It's as gentle as it gets. The tone is encouraging and focused on the beauty of the natural world without any stressful 'save the planet' alarmism that might be too heavy for a three-year-old.
While it's a nonfiction book, it does a great job of zooming out to show Earth in space, which is a massive leap for a toddler's brain to wrap around. The illustrations are vibrant and keep eyes moving.
Zero safety concerns. It's a board book about dirt, water, and air. The only hazard is a potential paper cut or a toddler using it as a projectile.
For the 0-3 demographic, this is top-tier enrichment. It introduces vocabulary like 'continents' and 'oceans' in a way that doesn't feel like a lecture.
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