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Here We Are: Notes For Living On Planet Earth Hardcover – 14 November 2017

by Oliver Jeffers (Author)

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Review “The witty images are atmospheric and full of enthralling detail” Nicolette Jones / The Times “An optimistic snapshot of contemporary life, this heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic” The Guardian “Beautiful illustrations” Creative Review “There is a childlike awe and wonder about the stars and planets in the book” The Irish Times ‘Delightfully illustrated’ Time ‘Beautifully illustrated’ Artists & Illustrators ‘This performer had assured pace and charm. The storytelling was captivating and a beautifully realised gem, with a surprise ending. Gorgeous.’ Audio Production Awards judges About the Author Oliver Jeffers graduated from The University of Ulster in 2001 with First Class honours. His outstanding talent has been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestlé Children’s Book Prize Gold Award. ‘Lost and Found’ animation was broadcast on Channel 4. Oliver lives and works in Brookyln, New York.

Reading age

3 years and up
Print length

48 pages
Language

English
Dimensions

24.6 x 1.1 x 28.6 cm
Publisher

HarperCollins GB
Publication date

14 November 2017
ISBN-10

9780008266165
ISBN-13

978-0008266165
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'This heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic' The Guardian


People come in many shapes, sizes and colours. We may all look different, act different and sound different... ...but don't be fooled, we are all people.	From land, sky and sea to people, animals and time, Here We Are is a guide to life on Earth like no other. Full of warmth and wisdom and Oliver's stunning illustrations this is a a book to treasure and share for all ages.	'To my son, Harland This book was written in the first two months of your life as I tried to make sense of it all for you. These are the things I think you need to know.' Oliver Jeffers' dedication of Here We Are

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Review

“The witty images are atmospheric and full of enthralling detail” Nicolette Jones / The Times

“An optimistic snapshot of contemporary life, this heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic” The Guardian

“Beautiful illustrations” Creative Review

“There is a childlike awe and wonder about the stars and planets in the book” The Irish Times

‘Delightfully illustrated’ Time

‘Beautifully illustrated’ Artists & Illustrators

‘This performer had assured pace and charm. The storytelling was captivating and a beautifully realised gem, with a surprise ending. Gorgeous!’ Audio Production Awards judges

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The phenomenal international bestseller from Oliver Jeffers

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Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0008266166
Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins GB (14 November 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780008266165
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008266165
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 24.6 x 1.1 x 28.6 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Oliver Jeffers

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Oliver Jeffers is an artist, designer, illustrator and writer from Northern Ireland.

From figurative painting, collage and installation to illustration and award winning picture-books, Oliver Jeffers practice takes many forms.

His distinctive paintings have been exhibited in multiple cities, including the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Brooklyn Museum New York.

HarperCollins UK and Penguin USA publish his picture books, now translated into over 36 languages, including The Incredible Book Eating Boy, and the New York Times Bestseller This Moose Belongs to Me and #1 New York Times Bestseller The Day The Crayons Quit.

Oliver won an Emmy in 2010 for his collaborative work with artist and filmmaker Mac Premo. He has made art for Newsweek, The New York Times, United Airlines, TED, Nintendo, and has illustrated a a number of novels.

In 2007, Jeffers was the official illustrator for World Book Day.

Lost and Found became Oliver's first book to made into animation by London based Studio AKA, screening on Christmas Eve 2008 on Channel 4 in the UK and on Nickelodeon in the US and Australia.

In 2013, Jeffers illustrated the vinyl cover (a drawing of Nelson Mandela) for the U2 song "Ordinary Love". Jeffers also co-directed (with Mac Premo) the video for the U2 song "Ordinary Love".

Oliver grew up in Belfast Northern Ireland and now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

See more at www.oliverjeffers.com, or visit his instagram, facebook, and twitter @oliverjeffers

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Reviewed in Australia on 17 January 2022

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Stunning illustrations with nice message. Wish it came in late book form but with the illustrations probably would be difficult. Story itself doesn't have a rhythm or rhyme but is nice and baby likes looking at the vivid pictures.

Great book about our world for kids

Reviewed in Australia on 4 September 2020

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This goes to the author. To write a book about our world in few pages with lovely comments and also good information plus lovely illustrations has been done so well. Good job

2 people found this helpful

Reviewed in Australia on 8 April 2021

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Great book, important story. Good condition upon arrival.

One person found this helpful

Reviewed in Australia on 22 December 2021

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A few of the early pages are printed way too dark, it is hard to see, but the rest of the book is gorgeous and a wonderful storyline.

Beautiful illustrations

Reviewed in Australia on 9 May 2021

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Great book, amazing illustrations, diverse and colourful.

One person found this helpful

Beautiful letter and reminder to humans

Reviewed in Australia on 20 June 2020

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Perfect illustration for tiny humans and a gentle reminder to the not so tiny humans that this life, this existence is pretty incredible

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Reviewed in Australia on 13 August 2021

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Fabulous book

Fun and informative. Great conversation starters

Also love the pictures

Amazing book about life

Reviewed in Australia on 13 August 2020

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Loved the book The story and the message. and loved even more the video!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Alfie's mummy

Beautiful, touching, poignant and timely.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 March 2018

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This might be a kids picture book, but it moved me to tears. When I find myself worrying about the world we are raising our children in, this book gives me hope. I love Oliver Jeffers' books, but this has become my favourite of all.

Quite simply everyone young and old should have a copy of this book.

29 people found this helpful

Agamoo

A beautiful book for everyone

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2018

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Such an incredibly beautiful book.
Having just read it for the first time it really has taken my breath away, just incredible illustrations and poignant words.
I cannot wait to get reading this with my daughters (aged 1 & 4), I think they will love it and I just know how much pleasure we’ll get from snuggling up at bedtime reading this book and talking about it together as they grow. I look forward to reading it with them as they get older too, seeing them understand different aspects of it a little more.
I can’t see this book spending long on our bookshelf at all.
I would highly recommend this book as a gift for any aged child or adult. I am planning on buying another copy as a new baby gift and writing a little message inside.

20 people found this helpful

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Beautiful

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2018

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A great book for curious minds- doesn’t answer many questions but gets kids asking them. Every page isn’t a masterpiece but there are several that are. There are a few pages that are a bit wasted like he spends 4 pages suggesting that the reader find someone to get her/his questions answered. But there are a few pages like the one underwater and another showing where we fit in the solar system that are so breathtaking that it deserves 5 stars.

22 people found this helpful

Ana H

My kids and I absolutely love ALL of Jeffers's books

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 June 2018

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My kids and I absolutely love ALL of Jeffers's books, every one of them, and this one is pretty special. As there isn't an actual story to follow, I can read it with my 3 and my 6 year olds, and both enjoy it differently.

11 people found this helpful

Samantha L

Beautiful illustrations

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 March 2021

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Oliver you have done it again.
This book is beautiful.
This is not a story book.
This is a piece of art and a talking point.
I cannot recommend this enough.
There is so much to look at and talk about with your child.
Just buy it.
I’m in love with it.

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