Our World: England

(Board book)

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Joining the Our World series for very young readers, this board book with endnotes about daily life in England was created by an English author and illustrator. This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting School Library Journal Hello! Come along for a day in England. Eat a full English breakfast, watch the horses grazing from the train, and picnic and play cricket in the heath. English author Sumana Seeboruth and illustrator Ella Hobbis draw on their lived experiences to create this charming board book, which features educational endnotes, as part of the Our World series for very young readers. AGES: 0 to 4 AUTHOR: Sumana Seeboruth writes books inspired by the natural world and her two young children. A night owl, she is most likely to be found writing when her husband and children are fast asleep. She loves music and a noisy, happy house! Sumana is based in London, UK. Ella Hobbis is a Sussex based Illustrator whose heart lies in creating art for children. She grew up surrounded by art and immersed herself in stories that stayed with her well into adulthood. Her style is influenced by strong shapes, texture, and emotion. Ella draws with passion and imagination to create memorable picture books that will inspire and delight young readers. SELLING POINTS: . SERIES: Part of the Our World series of global board books for very young readers. . AUTHENTIC: Author Sumana Seeboruth and illustrator Ella Hobbis draw on their personal experience growing up in England. . AVOIDS STEREOTYPES: A focus on daily life in England, rather than landmarks, offers real insight into the country that will resonate with children from all over the world. . GLOBAL AWARENESS FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN: Bold artwork, engaging text and relatable topics make global learning accessible to very young readers. . ENDNOTES: Endnotes offer simple explanations of the objects and actions found in the book.

Author Bio

Sumana Seeboruth writes books inspired by the natural world and her two young children. A night owl, she is most likely to be found writing when her husband and children are fast asleep. She loves music and a noisy, happy house! Sumana is based in London, UK.

Ella Hobbis is a Sussex based Illustrator whose heart lies in creating art for children. She grew up surrounded by art and immersed herself in stories that stayed with her well into adulthood. Her style is influenced by strong shapes, texture, and emotion. Ella draws with passion and imagination to create memorable picture books that will inspire and delight young readers.