Title: The Adventures of Planetman
Subtitle: The Case of the Plastic Rings
Author: Karen Cioffi
Illustrator: Thomas Deisboeck,
Genre: Fiction, 6-8-years-old, picture book,
ISBN-13: 978-1950074174.
Reviewed by Linda Wilson
The Adventures of Planetman: The Case of the Plastic Rings, by Karen Cioffi and illustrated by Thomas Deisboeck, is a compelling blend of adventure and factual information, suited for children 6-8, which sends an important message to children about ways they can help our planet.
Thomas hears a noise coming from outside. He and his buds Nick and Luke come to the rescue and the three superheroes save the day. After the story, children will enjoy learning about the peregrine falcon, facts about solid waste materials, what readers can do to reduce waste, ways to help our planet, and more. The book is an excellent resource to teach childrenmethods of conservation for parents, teachers, and librarians. And good news, there are more Planetman books to come!
MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Karen Cioffi is an award-winning children’s author, successful children’s ghostwriter, and author/writer online platform instructor with WOW! Women on Writing. She is also the founder and editor-in-chief of Writers on the Move. You can learn more about Karen at: https://karencioffiwritingforchildren.com.
MORE ABOUT THE REVIEWER
Linda Wilson, a former elementary teacher and Institute of Children’s Literature graduate, has published over 150 articles for children and adults, several short stories for children, and now her first book, Secret in the Stars: An Abi Wunder Mystery is available on Amazon. Find her fun for readers and tips for writers at https://www.lindawilsonauthor.com and learn more about her on Facebook at http://facebook.com.lindawilson.kidsmysterywriter.com37017794 and twitter under the moniker @LinWilsonauthor.
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