Our World: A First Book of Geography
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Selected as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things 2024 | A Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year
‘[A] beautifully illustrated geographical primer.’ – Washington Post
Explore Earth’s amazing geography with this unique picture book that transforms into a freestanding globe.
Selected by Parents Magazine as a Best Book of the Year, Our World is a colorful, creative celebration of our planet. This read-aloud introduction to geography is also a beautifully designed object which opens and folds back into a sturdy circular globe fastened by a hidden magnetic closure.
Our World teaches young children to identify and experience Earth's diverse geography through rhyming verse and lush illustrations of its features – from rivers, lakes, and oceans deep to valleys, hills, and mountains steep. Secondary text offers more detailed, curriculum-focused facts and encourages children to consider their own living environments, presenting a personal perspective set against a global backdrop.
Inspiring, informative, and one-of-a-kind, this artful homage to Earth is both an invitation to explore the natural world and an object to be treasured for years to come.
Ages 2-6
Specifications:- Format: Board Book
- Size: 321 × 133 mm (12 5/8 × 5 1/4 in)
- Pages: 26 pp
- Illustrations: 13 illustrations
- ISBN: 9781838660819
Sue Lowell Gallion is a children's book author based in Kansas City. This is her fifth book, and her first non-fiction title.
Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator from China. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2014 with an MFA in Illustration, and has since worked as a commercial illustrator for clients such as The New Yorker, Apple, Penguin, Airbnb, New York Times, and Chanel.
'[A] Superior [picture book] ... [Our World] is an informative exploration of Earth's diverse environments and, rather marvellously, is designed so that it opens out to mimic a freestanding globe.' – Financial Times
'An artful, horizon-expanding introduction to our 'living home.'' – Kirkus Reviews
'Our favorite books and new authors we can't wait to get our hands on. This informative homage to Earth is sure to inspire readers to learn more about their planet - and to engage with the world around them.' – Beyond the Bookends
'Our World would make a great addition to a storytime kit or as part of a unit on geography or global studies. It would also make a great gift for kids interested in learning more about the world but young enough to need a very simple introduction.' – Book Nook Review
'Our World is an appealing and intriguing addition to any home, school, classroom or public library!' – Dream Reader Kids
'An educational, playful and inspiring introduction to geography for the youngest readers... makes for one very attractive art object.' – Digital Arts
'[A] gorgeous, clever book.' – BookTrust
'A beautiful, nostalgic-feeling book-object that will delight younger primary school readers.' – BookTrust
'Little ones are invited to identify and experience the Earth's amazing geography in this beautifully illustrated book.' – Absolutely Mama
'A beautiful board book.' – The Green Parent
'Our World is an appealing and intriguing addition to any home, school, classroom or public library!' – Prose and Kahn
'Our World is a way to introduce your toddler to the WOWs of the world. This beautifully illustrated geographical book is a wonderful introduction to the different plants and animals our world has to offer.' – Jean Little Library