If You Come to Earth
by Sophie Blackall · · 2020
Framed as a young child's letter to an imaginary visitor from outer space, this picture book provides a colorful tour of Earth's landscapes, creatures, and human communities. The story's central themes are of global diversity, kindness, and stewardship. Through rich illustrations, the book highlights the many ways people live, work, and care for one another across the globe. Touches gently on existential thoughts, noting simply that we do not know where we were before birth or where we go after death.
- Age range
- Ages 3–8
- Category
- Not Recommended
- ISBN
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Contains LGBTQ-related content that many Christian families will want to review before reading.
Heads up: lgbtq content feature prominently in this book.
Parent notes
This picture book serves as a warm invitation to admire the variety found in human life and nature. While secular in its framing, Christian families can easily use Quinn's guided tour of Earth to discuss God's intentional design in creation and our calling to be good stewards and loving neighbors.
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Discussion questions
- 1When Quinn mentions that people on Earth sometimes hurt each other or engage in conflict, how does the book suggest we respond, and how does that compare to biblical forgiveness?
- 2Did the author write this letter to a visitor from space primarily to stir wonder about our planet, or was her main goal to persuade us to take better care of each other?
- 3Describe the page depicting Earth's environments or creatures that made you feel the most awe at the beauty of creation.
- 4According to Quinn's guide, does being a good friend to a visitor mean focusing on our differences or finding the things we share in common?
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