If You Come to Earth

Name: If You Come to Earth
Brand: Bookreps NZ Limited
SKU: 9781452137797
Price: 49.99 NZD
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Inspired by the thousands of children she has met in her global travels for Save the Children and UNICEF, two-time Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall has created If You Come to Earth, an ambitious yet accessible book that captures the diversity of life on our planet. Simultaneously funny and touching, it invites readers to understand and appreciate the vast variety of people, cultures, and environments that make up Earth. This heartfelt work is ultimately a call for us all to care for both our world and one another.
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If You Come to Earth

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Ideal for children and families seeking a thoughtful, beautifully illustrated introduction to the world's diversity and the importance of compassion and environmental care. Suitable for educators and librarians looking to enrich discussions on global cultures and kindness.

A masterful and moving picture book by two-time Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall.

Description

Inspired by the thousands of children she has met in travels around the word for Save the Children and UNICEF, two-time Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall has crafted an ambitious yet child-accessible book of … well … everything. Simultaneously funny and touching, it is a call to each of us to take care of both the Earth and each other.

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Publishers Weekly awarded a starred review, praising it as "exquisite," "magnificent," and "dazzling," highlighting how it reveals an inclusive human family on a single, precious planet. School Library Journal also gave a starred review, commending Blackall's "signature Chinese ink and watercolor illustrations" that engage children and the book's well-researched depiction of global diversity. Booklist praised the book’s "vivid, delicate, and precise" artwork paired with a resonant message, recommending it as a treasure to savour and share.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781452137797

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 239.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 650g

Pages: 80

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Sophie Blackall has illustrated many books, including the Ivy + Bean series, Ruby's Wish, and has twice won the Caldecott Medal. Originally from Australia, Sophie now spends half her time in Brooklyn, New York, and half her time on planes and boats and trains, trying to see as much of our world as she can.