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If You Come to Earth
From two-time Caldecott Winner author-illustrator Sophie Blackall!
If You Come to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other.
This beautiful book is inspired by the thousands of children Sophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in support of UNICEF and Save the Children.
If you come to Earth, there are a few things you need to know . . .
We live in all kinds of places.
In all kinds of homes.
In all kinds of families.
Each of us is different. But all of us are amazing.
And, together, we share one beautiful planet.
This masterful and moving picture book is a visually comprehensive guide to the earth, imbued with warmth and humor, that celebrates the magic of ordinary days on our beloved home planet.
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If You Come to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other.
This beautiful book is inspired by the thousands of children Sophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in support of UNICEF and Save the Children.
If you come to Earth, there are a few things you need to know . . .
We live in all kinds of places.
In all kinds of homes.
In all kinds of families.
Each of us is different. But all of us are amazing.
And, together, we share one beautiful planet.
This masterful and moving picture book is a visually comprehensive guide to the earth, imbued with warmth and humor, that celebrates the magic of ordinary days on our beloved home planet.
Perfect
74 pages, Hardcover
First published September 15, 2020
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January 23, 2021
Such a gorgeous book and a super creative concept to present Earth's beauty and diversity.
December 7, 2024
12/7/24 I struck out the first line of my review as the average rating has risen to 4.28 since early 2021.
1/3/21I am surprised to see the average rating of this one is 3.73; I enjoyed this much more than Hello Lighthouse by the same author, Sophie Blackall.
This is a beautiful book about how we are alike and how we are different throughout the world. I found myself poring over the illustrations to catch details and see the wide range of character's that Blackall created.
If you're looking to update your titles on world comparisons of family, jobs, shelters, hobbies, etc., this will work.
1/3/21
This is a beautiful book about how we are alike and how we are different throughout the world. I found myself poring over the illustrations to catch details and see the wide range of character's that Blackall created.
If you're looking to update your titles on world comparisons of family, jobs, shelters, hobbies, etc., this will work.
October 21, 2022
"The idea for this book arrived on top of a Himalayan mountain in Bhutan" according to the blurb at the back of the book. Author Sophie Blackall longed for for a book that would cross the barriers of language with the children she was working with. "A book that would bring [them] together. A book about their home and [hers]."
It's a wonderful book that does all that and more. The illustrations are gorgeous!
It's a wonderful book that does all that and more. The illustrations are gorgeous!
January 25, 2021
If You Come to Earth would be a great housewarming gift for aliens who have decided to move to our planet. It's also a nice book for Earth children that provides simple explanations about our planet and the things one will find here.
With detailed illustrations, Sophie Blackall creates a guidebook for those who are curious about the planet. In a way, it's similar to books such as Children Just Like Me, but it doesn't focus exclusively on human beings. It's a cute look at the place that we all call home.
I did have problems reading some of the text (it's tiny in spots!) so this would probably best be read as a physical book. Other than that, though, I can see this one having wide appeal. It's suitable for most humans... as well as for interstellar visitors!
Quotable moment:
With detailed illustrations, Sophie Blackall creates a guidebook for those who are curious about the planet. In a way, it's similar to books such as Children Just Like Me, but it doesn't focus exclusively on human beings. It's a cute look at the place that we all call home.
I did have problems reading some of the text (it's tiny in spots!) so this would probably best be read as a physical book. Other than that, though, I can see this one having wide appeal. It's suitable for most humans... as well as for interstellar visitors!
Quotable moment:
January 5, 2021
The are a lot of things I don't know. I don't know of there is life elsewhere in the universe, though I find it hard to believe we are all alone. But I do know this: Right this minute, we are all here together on this beautiful planet. It's the only one we have, so we should take care of it. And each other. Don't you think?
An important message for all from Aussie-born Sophie Blackall, who has forged together what she has learned from children in her travels worldwide. Wonderfully illustrated.
An important message for all from Aussie-born Sophie Blackall, who has forged together what she has learned from children in her travels worldwide. Wonderfully illustrated.
March 23, 2021
Written as a letter to a prospective alien visiting Earth, the narrative of this breathtakingly beautiful picture-book from author/illustrator Sophie Blackall describes our world, beginning with its position in our solar system, and then moving on to its human inhabitants. The diversity of human lifestyle and activity is explored, as is the diversity of animal life, and the book concludes with the message that we are all here together, on this one planet...
A book about connection, about the wondrous diversity of our world and of our species, and the beautiful variety that this creates, If You Come To Earth is a sheer joy to read and peruse. Not unexpectedly, given that this is Sophie Blackall we're talking about, the artwork here, done in ink and watercolor, is resplendently beautiful, both in its detail and in its totality. I loved some of the little details here - the fact that Ruth Bader Ginsburg appears in the scene about adults and what they do, or that the child at the center of one scene is reading Oliver Jeffers' Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth - and I loved the overall impression as well. The color palette is gorgeous, the general composition of each scene is lovely - the page featuring the various avian species, grouped together in flight in such a way that they together make up a bird, is particularly well done - and the human faces expressive. This deserved a nod from the awards committees, and I'm honestly a little shocked that it didn't receive one. I can only conclude that, because Blackall had already won the Caldecott Medal twice, for Hello Lighthouse and Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear , the committee members decided to pass this new one over. Whatever the case may be, I think this may be the most beautiful 2020 picture-book I have yet seen, and it is certainly one of the most inspiring. The author's note at the rear of the book, in which she discusses the children around the world who inspired this book, and in which she delivers a message about caring for one another and for our planet, was very moving.
All in all, a wonderful book, one I would recommend to picture-book readers looking for titles celebrating our world and the immense diversity (of all kinds) that it contains. Given that this is a book about connection, I thought it marvelously appropriate that the librarian who checked it out for me included a little note, to the effect that March 18th was Alien Abduction Day. An amusing little gesture, but also another moment of connection!
A book about connection, about the wondrous diversity of our world and of our species, and the beautiful variety that this creates, If You Come To Earth is a sheer joy to read and peruse. Not unexpectedly, given that this is Sophie Blackall we're talking about, the artwork here, done in ink and watercolor, is resplendently beautiful, both in its detail and in its totality. I loved some of the little details here - the fact that Ruth Bader Ginsburg appears in the scene about adults and what they do, or that the child at the center of one scene is reading Oliver Jeffers' Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth - and I loved the overall impression as well. The color palette is gorgeous, the general composition of each scene is lovely - the page featuring the various avian species, grouped together in flight in such a way that they together make up a bird, is particularly well done - and the human faces expressive. This deserved a nod from the awards committees, and I'm honestly a little shocked that it didn't receive one. I can only conclude that, because Blackall had already won the Caldecott Medal twice, for Hello Lighthouse and Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear , the committee members decided to pass this new one over. Whatever the case may be, I think this may be the most beautiful 2020 picture-book I have yet seen, and it is certainly one of the most inspiring. The author's note at the rear of the book, in which she discusses the children around the world who inspired this book, and in which she delivers a message about caring for one another and for our planet, was very moving.
All in all, a wonderful book, one I would recommend to picture-book readers looking for titles celebrating our world and the immense diversity (of all kinds) that it contains. Given that this is a book about connection, I thought it marvelously appropriate that the librarian who checked it out for me included a little note, to the effect that March 18th was Alien Abduction Day. An amusing little gesture, but also another moment of connection!
October 11, 2020
How might a child explain the world and everything on it to an alien visitor? Sophie Blackall’s ‘If You Come to Earth’ attempts to explore this question and in doing so not only celebrates the rich uniqueness of humanity but its sense of interconnectedness too. From a tour across the solar system to the surface of the Earth itself; from the different ways we read to the diversify of our lives, Sophie’s double-page spreads delight us with its rich varieties and colours. This is a remarkable achievement in an 80 page extravaganza.
And in case anyone should question Blackall’s intention with regards to ‘just providing a diverse ticklist’, think again. The two-time Caldecott Medal winner, spent years planning, researching, traveling and talking to others to try and get this book right; its origin can be unearthed in her work with Save the Children and UNICEF over the years where she met and worked with children from all over the world. From these meetings and experiences, she wanted to create a book which can show them that they are much connected as they are separate and unique.
After her travels were over and she was back in her study in Brooklyn, Sophie spent weeks with young children in school, asking them about their perceptions of the world and what they might tell a visitor from outer space about it were they to encounter one. Blackall also informs us that every face in the book is based on real people she had encountered on her travels – whether they were sketched from visits to the local market, airports, at a picnic or happen to be public figures: everyone there has a connection to someone very real.
Created with a blend of Chinese ink and watercolour, If You Come to Earth is a celebrated of both the macro and the micro on our planet. From mighty oceans to grains of sand; from a library of books to the raised dot on a page of braille, this book is intricately detailed and invites countless re-readings. It is a celebration of what makes each of us unique whilst managing to find joy in what connects us. A delightful book to share with others.
*Lots of the information I called upon came from thisexcellent interview
And in case anyone should question Blackall’s intention with regards to ‘just providing a diverse ticklist’, think again. The two-time Caldecott Medal winner, spent years planning, researching, traveling and talking to others to try and get this book right; its origin can be unearthed in her work with Save the Children and UNICEF over the years where she met and worked with children from all over the world. From these meetings and experiences, she wanted to create a book which can show them that they are much connected as they are separate and unique.
After her travels were over and she was back in her study in Brooklyn, Sophie spent weeks with young children in school, asking them about their perceptions of the world and what they might tell a visitor from outer space about it were they to encounter one. Blackall also informs us that every face in the book is based on real people she had encountered on her travels – whether they were sketched from visits to the local market, airports, at a picnic or happen to be public figures: everyone there has a connection to someone very real.
Created with a blend of Chinese ink and watercolour, If You Come to Earth is a celebrated of both the macro and the micro on our planet. From mighty oceans to grains of sand; from a library of books to the raised dot on a page of braille, this book is intricately detailed and invites countless re-readings. It is a celebration of what makes each of us unique whilst managing to find joy in what connects us. A delightful book to share with others.
*Lots of the information I called upon came from thisexcellent interview
October 6, 2020
I've been waiting to read this book ever since I first saw it was coming out, and, happily, I was not disappointed. A child writes a letter to a visitor from outer space sharing everything one needs to know---where people live, facial expressions, weather we see, ways of moving around, the work adults do, food we eat, the creatures that live here, music, things that are part of nature, things made by people---everything one needs to know about our planet.
Charming. Kid-friendly. Fun. Informative.
Charming. Kid-friendly. Fun. Informative.
October 6, 2020
This book, this book! So moving and gorgeous and hopeful. It feels like a magnum opus, although we can't assume Sophie Blackall has come anywhere near her peak yet. There is so much detail in the images to pour over, that will make this book accessible even to the smallest child. Have I mentioned it's gorgeous? As close to a perfect picture book as one gets.
November 6, 2021
magnifique tellement c’est complet, beau et tellement ça dresse un beau portrait de ce que nous sommes, de ce dont nous sommes entourés et de ce dont nous avons besoin. l’idée d’écriture est géniale!
January 24, 2022
I added a new shelf because this isn't the only book I have seen recently that goes for the big picture. Here Quinn is writing to the rest of the universe, sharing some of the variety of people and animals and scenery and emotions. Blackall's art is distinctive, but the scope seems to have evoked something special: I had to go back through a second time just to appreciate the layout: each spread is different and collectively they are just awe-inspiring. If this is what someone can do over 5 years with 74 pages, I hope this becomes a trend toward longer books.
Lovely and inspiring, this should be very popular as a gift to welcome a new child.
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Lovely and inspiring, this should be very popular as a gift to welcome a new child.
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October 31, 2020
Sophie Blackall has done it again. She should just carry around her own supply of Caldecott award stickers. If you Come to Earth is extraordinary and deserving of many 2021 awards. One of the grandest, most beautiful picture books ever created. A true must have for well-everyone. It is just that good.
October 23, 2020
A BRILLIANT way of explaining earth and life to children. Great cross curricular links to science and space.
I have never seen a picture book like this one- the illustrations are so beautiful. I can’t pinpoint what or why but I really think there is something a bit magical about this book.
I have never seen a picture book like this one- the illustrations are so beautiful. I can’t pinpoint what or why but I really think there is something a bit magical about this book.
November 10, 2020
I love Sophie’s illustrations. Lovely book about unity and diversity.
September 22, 2020
Inspired by Blackall’s travels for UNICEF and Save the Children, this is a picture book guide to our planet. It offers a first-time visitor to earth useful information, such as directions to our planet in the solar system. The world is looked at through the people who live here, the homes we live in, the families we grow up in. It also features the world’s weather, schools, transportation, jobs and hobbies. Then the book turns to animals around the world and under the sea. It finishes looking at creativity, art, science and medicine. It’s a celebration of all that makes us unique, fascinating and worth the visit.
While the list above may sound mundane, in Blackall’s hands it is warm and energetic. Each item is marveled at for a bit, rather like picking up a gem and then moving on to the next amazing jewel. The entire book is a delight, looking at the earth and at humans as something to be proud of, to care for, and to adore.
As always, two-time Caldecott Medal winner Blackall’s art is remarkable. She shows diversity of humans and animals with such joy. Her characters always have a little extra sparkle in their eye or in the tilt of their head.
A grand tour of earth that invites us all to slow down and love our planet and one another. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
While the list above may sound mundane, in Blackall’s hands it is warm and energetic. Each item is marveled at for a bit, rather like picking up a gem and then moving on to the next amazing jewel. The entire book is a delight, looking at the earth and at humans as something to be proud of, to care for, and to adore.
As always, two-time Caldecott Medal winner Blackall’s art is remarkable. She shows diversity of humans and animals with such joy. Her characters always have a little extra sparkle in their eye or in the tilt of their head.
A grand tour of earth that invites us all to slow down and love our planet and one another. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
November 6, 2020
Masterpiece. Generous, warmly humanistic, thoughtful, full of lighthouses (she likes them!), a very graceful nod to Oliver Jeffers's Here We Are and to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, staggering moments of emotion inside a library (where else?), illustrations with stories embroidered in them, a book full of heart. I'm stingy with stars, but here are five of them for the picture book of the year. Book of the year?
Blackall reads it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=103Xk...
Blackall reads it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=103Xk...
September 16, 2020
Absolutely stunning. I could spend hours looking at the details in every illustration.
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October 21, 2020This beautiful book is a kids-eye-view to our planet as written in a letter to aliens describing the Earth in case they come to visit. The detailed watercolor illustrations are full of things to look at and talk about. While every person on this planet is different, we do all have some things in common and this book celebrates them.
August 26, 2021
Slikovnica koja mami svojim ilustracijama. Naoko jednostavna, dok njene kratke rečenice zapravo kriju kompleksne odnose čitavog zemaljskog svijeta.
Odmah mi je otišla u favorite jer je baš prelijepa i simpatična. :)
Odmah mi je otišla u favorite jer je baš prelijepa i simpatična. :)
April 27, 2021
Just fantastic.
March 29, 2021
ΑΝ ΕΡΧΟΣΟΥΝ ΣΤΗ ΓΗ από Εδόσεις: ΔΙΟΠΤΡΑ
Όταν πήρα στα χέρια μου το συγκεκριμένο βιβλίο, εντυπωσιάστηκα από την ποιότητα έκδοσης. Ικανοποιεί η συγκεκριμένη έκδοση την αίσθηση της όρασης αλλά και της αφής. Εξαιρετική ποιότητα χαρτιού! Και οι εικόνες όμως - αχ αυτές οι εικόνες! - αφηγούνται από μόνες τους όχι μία αλλά χίλιες ιστορίες. Όρεξη να έχεις να τις κοιτάς και να αναζητάς.
Όπως διαβάζουμε και στο τέλος του βιβλίου η συγγραφέας μετά από ένα ταξίδι της στο Μπουτάν των Ιμαλαΐων θέλησε να γράψει ένα βιβλίο για όλα τα παιδιά του κόσμου. Ένα βιβλίο για τον κόσμο μας μέσα από τα μάτια των παιδιών. Πώς θα μιλούσαν τα παιδιά για όλα αυτά που ζουν, σε έναν εξωγήινο; Τι θα του έλεγαν αν ερχόταν στη Γη; Πώς θα του εξηγούσαν για τα σπίτια, για το τι είναι οικογένεια. Για τη διαφορετικότητα για τα επαγγέλματα, για τα μεταφορικά μέσα, για τον καιρό και για τη φύση με όλες τις ομορφιές της.
Ένα από τα μαγικά πράγματα που βιώνει κάποιος που ζει μαζί με παιδιά είναι να ξαναμαθαίνει πώς βλέπουν εκείνα τον κόσμο. Κι εμείς υπήρξαμε παιδιά αλλά ίσως οι περισσότεροι να έχουμε χάσει αυτή την ικανότητα. Έρχονται λοιπόν τέτοια βιβλία που μας θυμίζουν τον σωστό τρόπο για να κοιτάμε γύρω μας.
Οι ερωτήσεις που κάνει ο μικρός αφηγητής στον εξωγήινο είναι τόσο γλυκές:
Πόσα μάτια έχεις;
Είσαι τεράστιος ή μικρούλης;
Έχεις δικό σου ζωάκι;
Πότε έχεις γενέθλια;
Εκεί που είσαι είναι πάντα νύχτα;
Θα έρθεις να μας επισκεφτείς;
Όταν η συγγραφέας ρώτησε ένα μικρό αγόρι τι είδους σνακ θα έδινε σε έναν επισκέπτη από άλλο πλανήτη, εκείνο απάντησε: «Πουρέ πατάτας, επειδή δεν γνωρίζουμε αν έχει δόντια!» Μόνο ένα παιδί θα σκεφτόταν έτσι.
Ένα βιβλίο όμορφο που μιλά για αυτά που φαίνονται αλλά και για αυτά που δεν φαίνονται, όπως είναι ο άνεμος, οι μυρωδιές. Όπως είναι οι αρρώστιες…
Ο κύκλος της ζωής, αλλά και ο πόλεμος. Η φαντασία μικρών και μεγάλων σε όλα τα μέρη της γης μετατρέπεται σε ιστορίες. Ιστορίες για πράγματα που έχουν συμβεί, αλλά και για άλλα που δεν έχουν γίνει ακόμη και μπορεί να μη γίνουν και ποτέ.
Το μαγικό με αυτό το βιβλίο είναι που μας δείχνει πως η Γη μας είναι τόσο όμορφη γιατί είμαστε όλοι διαφορετικοί. Δεν μοιάζουμε μεταξύ, δεν κάνουμε τα ίδια πράγματα, δεν αισθανόμαστε το ίδιο. Ντυνόμαστε διαφορετικά, τρώμε διαφορετικά φαγητά, μετακινούμαστε με διαφορετικό τρόπο. Λόγω αυτής της ποικιλομορφίας λοιπόν έχει ο κόσμος μας ενδιαφέρον, αλλιώς θα ήταν βαρετός. Και η Γη μας μόνο βαρετή δεν είναι!
Όταν πήρα στα χέρια μου το συγκεκριμένο βιβλίο, εντυπωσιάστηκα από την ποιότητα έκδοσης. Ικανοποιεί η συγκεκριμένη έκδοση την αίσθηση της όρασης αλλά και της αφής. Εξαιρετική ποιότητα χαρτιού! Και οι εικόνες όμως - αχ αυτές οι εικόνες! - αφηγούνται από μόνες τους όχι μία αλλά χίλιες ιστορίες. Όρεξη να έχεις να τις κοιτάς και να αναζητάς.
Όπως διαβάζουμε και στο τέλος του βιβλίου η συγγραφέας μετά από ένα ταξίδι της στο Μπουτάν των Ιμαλαΐων θέλησε να γράψει ένα βιβλίο για όλα τα παιδιά του κόσμου. Ένα βιβλίο για τον κόσμο μας μέσα από τα μάτια των παιδιών. Πώς θα μιλούσαν τα παιδιά για όλα αυτά που ζουν, σε έναν εξωγήινο; Τι θα του έλεγαν αν ερχόταν στη Γη; Πώς θα του εξηγούσαν για τα σπίτια, για το τι είναι οικογένεια. Για τη διαφορετικότητα για τα επαγγέλματα, για τα μεταφορικά μέσα, για τον καιρό και για τη φύση με όλες τις ομορφιές της.
Ένα από τα μαγικά πράγματα που βιώνει κάποιος που ζει μαζί με παιδιά είναι να ξαναμαθαίνει πώς βλέπουν εκείνα τον κόσμο. Κι εμείς υπήρξαμε παιδιά αλλά ίσως οι περισσότεροι να έχουμε χάσει αυτή την ικανότητα. Έρχονται λοιπόν τέτοια βιβλία που μας θυμίζουν τον σωστό τρόπο για να κοιτάμε γύρω μας.
Οι ερωτήσεις που κάνει ο μικρός αφηγητής στον εξωγήινο είναι τόσο γλυκές:
Πόσα μάτια έχεις;
Είσαι τεράστιος ή μικρούλης;
Έχεις δικό σου ζωάκι;
Πότε έχεις γενέθλια;
Εκεί που είσαι είναι πάντα νύχτα;
Θα έρθεις να μας επισκεφτείς;
Όταν η συγγραφέας ρώτησε ένα μικρό αγόρι τι είδους σνακ θα έδινε σε έναν επισκέπτη από άλλο πλανήτη, εκείνο απάντησε: «Πουρέ πατάτας, επειδή δεν γνωρίζουμε αν έχει δόντια!» Μόνο ένα παιδί θα σκεφτόταν έτσι.
Ένα βιβλίο όμορφο που μιλά για αυτά που φαίνονται αλλά και για αυτά που δεν φαίνονται, όπως είναι ο άνεμος, οι μυρωδιές. Όπως είναι οι αρρώστιες…
Ο κύκλος της ζωής, αλλά και ο πόλεμος. Η φαντασία μικρών και μεγάλων σε όλα τα μέρη της γης μετατρέπεται σε ιστορίες. Ιστορίες για πράγματα που έχουν συμβεί, αλλά και για άλλα που δεν έχουν γίνει ακόμη και μπορεί να μη γίνουν και ποτέ.
Το μαγικό με αυτό το βιβλίο είναι που μας δείχνει πως η Γη μας είναι τόσο όμορφη γιατί είμαστε όλοι διαφορετικοί. Δεν μοιάζουμε μεταξύ, δεν κάνουμε τα ίδια πράγματα, δεν αισθανόμαστε το ίδιο. Ντυνόμαστε διαφορετικά, τρώμε διαφορετικά φαγητά, μετακινούμαστε με διαφορετικό τρόπο. Λόγω αυτής της ποικιλομορφίας λοιπόν έχει ο κόσμος μας ενδιαφέρον, αλλιώς θα ήταν βαρετός. Και η Γη μας μόνο βαρετή δεν είναι!
May 18, 2023
Honestly? This book is absolutely amazing!
I love the art style, I adore the writing and I'm amazed by the original theme of the book.
An absolute blast and a delightful story that will make anyone wonder in amazement about our beautiful planet and the wonders of the human species.
I love the art style, I adore the writing and I'm amazed by the original theme of the book.
An absolute blast and a delightful story that will make anyone wonder in amazement about our beautiful planet and the wonders of the human species.
March 24, 2021
This book is beautiful! This book says it all. If you were to buy one book to have in your library, this should be the one! It's almost brought tears to my eyes as the author explains how we are all unite on this one big planet.
I really enjoyed the illustrations inside this book, from how much detail was included, to the color choice, to how much there was to look at, these illustrations were wonderfully done. I was impressed with how the author used an assortment of each topic to get her point across. When she addressed how individuals traveled: she included a rowboat, tugboat, skateboard, taxi, tractor, airplane, hot air balloon, camper, police car, ambulance, race car, wheelchair, pickup, bus, etc. The two pages were full. The author covers a variety of subjects in this book including families, weather, food, what people do, feelings, etc. There was this feeling of love and community that came over me as I read this book, that we all are together on this planet, breathing and hopefully working together.
This is an oversized book (11.25 x9 approx.) with 74 pages. This is not one book that will be read once and put away as the illustrations again, are interesting and many of them have lots of look at. I think this one is a keeper. I highly recommend this one and make sure you read the last page of the book as the author talks about how she arrived at writing this book.
" There are lots of things we don't know. We don't know where we were before we were born or where we go when we die. But right this minute, we are here together on this beautiful planet."
"We humans define ourselves be where we are born, where we live, what we believe, by the clothes we wear, and the languages we speak. But there is no "typical" person. We are all different."
I really enjoyed the illustrations inside this book, from how much detail was included, to the color choice, to how much there was to look at, these illustrations were wonderfully done. I was impressed with how the author used an assortment of each topic to get her point across. When she addressed how individuals traveled: she included a rowboat, tugboat, skateboard, taxi, tractor, airplane, hot air balloon, camper, police car, ambulance, race car, wheelchair, pickup, bus, etc. The two pages were full. The author covers a variety of subjects in this book including families, weather, food, what people do, feelings, etc. There was this feeling of love and community that came over me as I read this book, that we all are together on this planet, breathing and hopefully working together.
This is an oversized book (11.25 x9 approx.) with 74 pages. This is not one book that will be read once and put away as the illustrations again, are interesting and many of them have lots of look at. I think this one is a keeper. I highly recommend this one and make sure you read the last page of the book as the author talks about how she arrived at writing this book.
" There are lots of things we don't know. We don't know where we were before we were born or where we go when we die. But right this minute, we are here together on this beautiful planet."
"We humans define ourselves be where we are born, where we live, what we believe, by the clothes we wear, and the languages we speak. But there is no "typical" person. We are all different."
October 9, 2020
This gorgeous, thoughtful book imagines a child explaining Earth to a visitor from another planet. Both good and bad things about our planet are highlighted, with the overarching theme that our world is a beautiful place and it all works better if we help one another. Kids will love looking at the wonderfully detailed scenes on each oversized page.
One quibble: The text makes the common mistake of confusing the word "mammals" with the word "animals." Birds and fish aren't mammals, but they are animals.
One quibble: The text makes the common mistake of confusing the word "mammals" with the word "animals." Birds and fish aren't mammals, but they are animals.
October 5, 2021
Such a big world we live in! How to tell an alien what to expect upon a visit? Where to begin? There are few words and very, very detailed pictures. So much for the adult reader to explore with a child. Some very big thoughts and concepts portrayed in pictures and language accessible to any age. One I would highly recommend. (I bought one for myself!) -Darcey
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January 25, 2021
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What a sweet wonderful book. My recommendation would be buy the book in real book form and not an ebook, you lose the beauty of it
What a sweet wonderful book. My recommendation would be buy the book in real book form and not an ebook, you lose the beauty of it
March 30, 2021
Lots of luscious little details.
April 18, 2022
Very sweet introduction to the world for young readers.
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