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This is Greenland

Name: This is Greenland
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781836272427
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By Leisa Stewart-Sharpe

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This is Greenland is a place like no other. It’s a land of bright summer nights, long winters and breathtaking wildlife, where people have lived and thrived for thousands of years. The Land of the Midnight Sun is a beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book offering a... Read More

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A beautifully illustrated, poetic introduction to Greenland – its seasons, wildlife and Inuit heritage – celebrating a land of magnificent wonder.

Description

This is Greenland is a place like no other. It’s a land of bright summer nights, long winters and breathtaking wildlife, where people have lived and thrived for thousands of years. The Land of the Midnight Sun is a beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book offering a first look at Greenland’s seasons, animals and Inuit traditions through beautifully lyrical text.

At a time when life in Greenland is changing, through climate shifts and growing outside interest, this book helps young readers understand why Greenland is so special, and why it matters today more than ever.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836272427

Publisher: Post Wave Publishing UK Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 March 2027

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Post Wave Children's Books

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Illustrated by Daniel Egneus

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Leisa Stewart-Sharpe is a trained journalist turned children’s author, who writes stunning non-fiction and picture books. Originally from Australia, Leisa's childhood inspired her curiosity for the natural world and its strange and wonderful creatures. Her books are published internationally in 14 languages and include her bestselling illustrated non-fiction books with the BBC as well as titles on conservation and exploration. Daniel Egnéus is an illustrator born in Sweden and currently based in Athens, Greece. A prolific, self-taught artist, he has spent the past two decades living and working across Europe, including Prague, London, Berlin, Bologna, Rome and Milan. He has illustrated numerous books, and is widely known for his collaborations with Neil Gaiman, notably the American Gods Quartet featuring over 140 illustrations published worldwide. He was voted Best Illustrator by the Association of Illustrators in 2005, and his picture book Lubna and Pebble (written by Wendy Meddour) was selected by TIME Magazine as one of the 10 Best Picture Books of 2019.

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