Deane is a retired teacher who is delighted to have self published his first children's book, 'The Loving Earth.' The book, aimed at primary aged children, focuses on human impact on the environment over time. Its main themes encompass greed, thoughtlessness, responsibility, forgiveness, love and redemption. This beautifully illustrated book encourages young readers to explore the causes of climate change, the impact on the planet and solutions to the issue. It also provides the opportunity for teachers, parents and children to reflect on their own behavior and discuss how they too can have an impact even if in a small way. The book is proving extremely popular with teachers and children alike.