Get your tickets now! The Walt Disney Studios will celebrate Earth Day 2009 (April 22nd) with the debut of “Earth,” the first feature-length nature documentary from its new production banner, Disneynature. The movie follows three families across our planet that include elephants, polar bears and whales. In addition, Disney is going to plant a tree for every ticket sold.

To find theatres that will be showing the movie, go to the DisneyNature website and type in your zip code and state in the upper right hand corner. This website also has games and resources for educators. View the movie trailer below:

This new film was produced by British producer/director Alastair Fothergill. Among his credits are the Emmy and Peabody award-winning “Planet Earth” series (BBC and The Discovery Channel) and The Blue Planet – a natural history of the oceans.

Book Covers from the award winning Bur Bur and Friend’s children’s book series: Bur Bur and Friends is a cast of multicultural characters who educate kids about sports, outdoor exploration and active play though their experiences.

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