FOR ONE SHARED EARTH

(12 Willows Press, USA, February 2025)

One. Many. Our one shared Earth needs many to work together to be sustainable. How are the people in our world responding?

• “This carefully worded and richly illustrated book avoids preaching to children about what they should and should not do to save the planet. Instead, it aims to encourage them into thinking big and small about what they and others, near and far, on our one shared Earth, can do to save it.” – David Chaproniere, Freelance Legal Editor and Researcher
• “Just when we started feeling helpless, just when we were about to give up on leaving One Shared Earth to the next generations, comes this fresh breeze of hope and togetherness, a clear and concise pledge to reclaim collective ownership of the solution, starting NOW!” — IB Educator and Proud Mom of 3
• “This book touches on a wide variety of the climate change issues facing our world and opens the door to deeper discussions on these challenges and possible solutions. The illustrations thoughtfully compliment the text and offer an opportunity for further conversations and learning in a group or classroom setting.” – Ken Larson, Middle Grade Teacher
• “The Mercers have authored a book that is timely, engaging and meaningful. Children will reflect on their own environment and be moved to pose questions, seek answers, and possibly find solutions. For One Shared Earth celebrates our wonderful world through a montage of bright and thoughtful illustrations which are accompanied by focused words and phrases.” – Christine Greene, Retired Program Specialist, Newfoundland and Labrador English School District
• “The book is above all things easy to read and understand. There’s a lot for the eyes to see and it keeps the reader glued till the end of the book. It’s a great initiative overall!” – Divine Edwin
• “This beautifully illustrated children’s book presents powerful concepts related to the world we share—diversity, commonalities among diverse peoples, our responsibilities for caring for Earth as our home, … —in ways that engage readers of all ages. Both the text and the supporting, detailed illustrations inspire thought-provoking discussions of local and global issues.” – Norma Kennedy, Freelance Canadian Children’s Book Editor
• “A fabulous Earth Day read, highlighting the importance of a global pledge to take care of our Earth.” – Kim Decker, Educator