Thankful Earthling Series
Earth, our beautiful planet, our mothership. It’s exciting to explore other planets, but none of them compare to Earth. When astronauts go to outer space, they look back at the Earth in awe. We are lucky to live here!
The Thankful Earthlings series of books invites children on an adventure where they follow the clues to guess which animal is hiding behind each door. Kids will be challenged with clues and will uncover fun facts about animals that share our planet. This interactive series encourages young readers to connect with nature, fostering gratitude and a sense of responsibility to protect our planet as “thankful earthlings.”
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Sea Animals
Guess which sea animals are behind each door! The dolphin, sea turtle, shark and others help children learn fun facts and encourages them to become grateful guardians of our planet’s oceans.
Rainforest Animals
Guess which rainforest animals are hiding behind each door! The jaguar, sloth, toucan, and many more are waiting to share fun facts with young readers. As children uncover each animal, they’ll learn about the importance of the rainforest and its diverse inhabitants, inspiring them to become grateful guardians of our planet’s rainforests.
Savannah Animals
Guess which savannah animals are hiding behind each door! The lion, giraffe, elephant and others are ready to share fun facts with young readers. As children revel each animal, they’ll discover the wonders of the savannah and the unique role each creature plays in this vibrant ecosystem, inspiring them to become grateful guardians of our planet’s savannahs.
A Peek Inside
Knock, Knock. Who’s There?
It’s me! Here are my clues. I have whiskers that help me hunt for food by detecting movement in the water. I eat fish. I like to gather in groups for safety. My ears are small holes in the sides of my head. I sleep on rocks or ice and sometimes in the water. I have blubber under my skin to help keep me warm. I can survive in fresh water, but I prefer the sea. My flippers help me move on the sand. Who am I?
I’m a seal. Who is knocking now?
Knock, Knock. Who’s There?
It’s me! Here are my clues. I spend most of my time hanging upside down in trees. I am very slow because I eat primarily leaves, which are low in nutrients and calories. I can swim faster in the water. I leave the trees to poop on the forest floor and only do this once a week. It is safer for me to be in the trees, and sometimes, algae grows on my fur to help me hide among the branches. Who am I?
I’m a sloth. Who is knocking now?
Knock, Knock. Who’s There?
It’s me! Here are my clues. I am the tallest land animal on earth. I can be 18 feet tall (5.5 meters). I have spots that help me blend in with the savannah. My spot pattern is unique to me. I eat leaves from trees. I only sleep about 4 and a half hours each day, mostly 5 to 30 minutes at a time. I can sleep standing up to stay safe from predators. I have a very, very long neck! Who am I?
I’m a giraffe. Who is knocking now?