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Book Synopsis: #1 New York Times bestsellerA TIME Magazine Best Book of the YearA NPR Best Book of 2017A Boston Globe Best Book of 2017"Moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe, and the broad diversity of Jeffers's candy-colored humans...underscores the twin messages that 'You're never alone on Earth' and that we're all in this together."--Publisher's Weekly (starred review)"A true work of art."--BuzzFeed
Oliver Jeffers, arguably the most influential creator of picture books today, offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child--and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. Insightfully sweet, with a gentle humor and poignancy, here is Oliver Jeffers' user's guide to life on Earth. He created it specially for his son, yet with a universality that embraces all children and their parents. Be it a complex view of our planet's terrain (bumpy, sharp, wet), a deep look at our place in space (it's big), or a guide to all of humanity (don't be fooled, we are all people), Oliver's signature wit and humor combine with a value system of kindness and tolerance to create a must-have book for parents.
Praise for Here We Are:-"A sweet and tender distillation of what every Earthling needs to know and might well spend a lifetime striving to achieve. A must-purchase for new parent shelves"--School Library Journal-"From the skies to the animal kingdom to the people of the world and lots of other beautifully rendered examples of life on Earth,Here We Arecarries a simple message: Be kind." --NPR-"[An] enchanting gem of a children's book"--NBC's Today Show-"A must-have book for parents."--Gambit-"A celebration of people all shapes and sizes, and of the beauty and mystery of our Earth."--Booklist-"...a beautifully illustrated guide to living on Earth and being a good person."--Brightly-[Here We Are] is a tour through the land, the sea, the sky, our bodies; dioramas of our wild diversity....[Jeffers] is the master of capturing the joy in our differences."--New York Times Book Review
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Looking for the perfect guide to life on Earth? Look no further than "Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth" by Oliver Jeffers. This #1 New York Times bestseller offers a rare personal look inside the hopes and wishes of the author for his child, giving children and parents everywhere a sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. With its candy-colored illustrations and insightful messages of kindness and tolerance, this book is a must-have for parents and children alike. Get your copy today and embark on a journey of discovery and wonder.
Praised by critics and readers alike, "Here We Are" has been hailed as a true work of art. The Boston Globe describes it as a book where "moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe," while BuzzFeed calls it "a celebration of people of all shapes and sizes, and of the beauty and mystery of our Earth." NPR has lauded it as a gem of a children's book, and the New York Times Book Review commends Jeffers for capturing the joy in our differences. Don't miss out on this enchanting journey through the land, sea, sky, and everything in between.
With its universal messages of unity and interconnectedness, "Here We Are" reminds us that we're never alone on Earth. From the vastness of space to the complexity of our planet's terrain, Oliver Jeffers takes us on a journey that highlights the wonders of our world and the importance of being kind. This beautifully illustrated guide to living on Earth and being a good person will leave you with a renewed sense of awe and appreciation for our planet and its inhabitants. Discover the joy of this must-have book for parents and children alike.
Ready to embark on a journey of discovery? Order your copy of "Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth" today and join Oliver Jeffers in celebrating the beauty and diversity of our planet. Be kind, be curious, and remember that we are all in this together. Purchase your copy now here.
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