Krissie Comes Home is a children’s picture book ideal for readers in grades 2-4. However, even small children can appreciate the concepts and beautiful illustrations when a parent or educator reads the story to them. The illustrations tell the story without words, powerfully portrayed by illustrator, Paul Lange. Discussion questions for parents or educators are found at the end of the book.
The picture book for kids explores the beauty of the Earth with illustrations and narratives about plants, animals, diverse cultures, and a variety of ecological and geographical themes. Historical sites are featured including Machu Picchu, Stonehenge, the Great Wall of China, and Easter Island. Along the way, Krissie makes new friends and discovers that all people desire a sense of peace. Krissie finds universal interconnectedness and is delighted to discover the one-ness of our planet Earth.