As The World Goes By

Name: As The World Goes By
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781838917159
Price: 34.0 NZD
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By Jonny Lambert

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When Buttons spots a beautiful blue butterfly, he is sure everyone will want to see. But among the bustle of the street and the chitter-chatter of the café, no-one notices... Can Buttons find a way to make the world pay attention to this small moment of... Read More

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Description

A timely new mindful kids book from bestselling author-illustrator Jonny Lambert.

This lyrical, thought-provoking picture book is the ideal antidote to our busy, bustling world. With a gentle message that encourages us all to pause, take a breath, and appreciate the wonder all around us, As The World Goes By is a stunning first introduction to mindfulness. Just like You're Snug with Me by Chitra Soundar and Poonam Mistry, Mayfly Day by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross, and On a Magical Do-Nothing Day by Beatrice Alemagna, As The World Goes By is perfect for any child who struggles to live in the present.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838917159

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jonny Lambert

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jonny Lambert Penguin Books

About the Author

Jonny grew up knowing he wanted to be an artist of some sort. Encouraged by his grandfather and, later, his art tutor at the Reigate School of Art and Design, Jonny is now an internationally-published author and illustrator, children's book designer and paper engineer. He lives with his family and a menagerie of animals near Horsham, West Sussex.

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