The Boy Who Spoke To The Earth by Chris Burkard
The Boy Who Spoke to the Earth is a tale about a young boy who asks the Earth where he can find happiness. The Earth responds and sends the boy on a journey to some of the landscapes that make the Earth most proud. In the end, the boy learns that happiness is harder to find than he expected.
This children’s book is written by surf and adventure photographer Chris Burkard, and illustrated by Disney Interactive artist David McClellan.
Parents often find themselves constantly on the go, and never more so than during the Holiday season. The Boy who Spoke to the Earth is a wonderful reminder to “stop and smell the roses” and find the beauty all around us. That is something I want for my kids. The ability to wholly experience and enjoy life rather than rushing through it and to never lose their child-like wonder and curiosity.
The story itself is wonderful but the visuals are incredible – they are digitally drawn by Disney Interactive artist David McClellan and inspired by Burckard’s own stunning photography. It is such an inspiring read for all ages, I enjoyed reading it as much as my girls did. You may even want to pick up a copy to keep on the coffee table.
Put “The Boy Who Spoke To The Earth” on your Holiday list this season and let its message of exploration, inspiration and happiness be passed down through the imagination of our children.
“The Boy Who Spoke To The Earth” – by Chris Burkard & David McClellan is available from Dreamling Books and you can snag a signed edition from www.chrisburkard.com.
About Chris Burkard
Chris Burkard is a self-taught photographer and artist, based in Central Coast California, whose work is layered by surf, outdoor, lifestyle and travel subjects. Burkard’s images are punctuated by energized landscapes and moments of bliss, by adventure seeking and the lifestyle that ensues, by movement and intuitive light-working capabilities. Searching for wild, remote destinations and offbeat landscapes, Burkard portrays the humble placement of the human in contrast to nature. For more on Chris Burkard visit www.chrisburkard.com.
Elizabeth Lampman is a coffee-fuelled Mom of 2 girls and lives in Hamilton, Ontario. She enjoys travelling, developing easy recipes, crafting, taking on diy projects, travelling and saving money!
This sound like a wonderful story,i bet my grandson would enjoy this book
That sounds like a wonderful children’s book. I would love to get a copy of it for my youngest son.
Wow the pictures are so incredible in this book. I think that this would be a great book to check out for the kids this season – love it!
This has to be the most beautiful children’s book I’ve ever seen. Those landscapes are amazing.
This sounds like a beautiful book with a great message. I think this would be a great book to read with the kids.
The illustrations of this book are outstanding from what I see here. I love these kinds of books it gets the imagination going.
I love the graphics and this sounds like a marvellous children’s book. As an avid reader myself I hope that my grandchildren will follow in my footsteps given such interesting books as this one 🙂
My grand kids love books like this and especially illustrated one. I need to put this on their gift list for Christmas.
the illustrations are beautiful. his sounds like a book my middle daughter would really enjoy
This sounds like a fabulous book. I’m sure my kids would enjoy it. I love the pictures in it too.
That looks lovely! I really like the art in it-so beautiful!
What nice graphics. The story sounds interesting as well. My niece will love this book.
These are all great images. I would like to print them out and hang them on the wall in a frame!
That book would be perfect for one of our nieces. I love the illustrations. They’re beautiful Bet our niece would be delighted to have that book.
This looks and sounds like a wonderful book. I will have to get this for my kiddos.
The Boy Who Spoke To The Earth sounds like a great read for the holidays. It would make a great gift as well.
This sounds like a really great book. I will have to look for it. I would love to read it to my kids this holiday season.
Now this really looks like beautiful book! The illustrations are gorgeous!
Wow, sounds like a book that needs to be added to our collection. Will check the website out to see if I can get it in my country.
The images are beautiful along with a great story. This might be a great gift for my nephew.
This looks like an interesting story. I love the artwork, also.
I think my son would be inspuired with this book. I will check it out and maybe get him a copy.
This looks like such a fascinating book and my grandson would love it! Thanks for the review!