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Let's Be Earthlings

By Mary Murphy
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A joyful celebration of life on planet Earth as experienced by one little alien. A little alien touches down on our amazing planet. Able to shape-shift into every form of Earth life, he becomes all kinds of Earth creatures, from a beaver to a chameleon, from... Read More
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A joyful celebration of life on planet Earth as experienced by one little alien.

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A joyful celebration of life on planet Earth as experienced by one little alien.

A little alien touches down on our amazing planet. Able to shape-shift into every form of Earth life, he becomes all kinds of Earth creatures, from a beaver to a chameleon, from a frog to a kangaroo, a puppy, even a flea – and then a flower-bud and a tree. The visitor finds a constant succession of exciting surprises on our Earth – there is only one thing missing. A friend to share it all with.

Mary Murphy's simple yet profound words and images show young children the beauty and diversity of life on Earth – and in doing so, help them understand that they need to look after our precious planet.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781917865159

Publisher: Otter-Barry Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Otter-Barry Books

Illustration: Colour illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Mary Murphy is celebrated internationally for her colourful, bold and simple images matched with words which speak directly to young children. She is author-illustrator, which have been sold all over the world. Her previous book for Otter-Barry Books is Only a Tree Knows How To Be a Tree (2021). Mary lives in her home city of Dublin, Ireland.

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