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#1 New York Times bestseller
A TIME Magazine Best Book of the Year
A NPR Best Book of 2017
A 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 Are carries 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
From the Publisher
Publisher : Philomel Books; Illustrated edition (November 14, 2017)
Language : English
Hardcover : 48 pages
ISBN-10 : 0399167897
ISBN-13 : 978-0399167898
Reading age : 1 – 5 years, from customers
Lexile measure : AD530L
Grade level : Preschool – 2
Item Weight : 1.25 pounds
Dimensions : 9.75 x 0.43 x 11.31 inches
Customers say
Customers find the illustrations beautiful and striking. They appreciate the heartwarming message and gentle exploration of life on Earth. The book is engaging for readers of all ages. Readers praise the writing quality as concise, easy to read, and well-written. It’s considered a great gift for new parents and teaches love for inclusion and community. There are also mentions of humor in the writing.
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