Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth
(Hardback)
Available Formats
Paperback
Published: 4th June 2025
Hardback
Published: 14th November 2017
Paperback
Published: 30th August 2023
Publishing Details
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth
By (Author) Oliver Jeffers
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Children's Books
14th November 2017
14th November 2017
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
823.92
Physical Properties
Hardback
48
Width 246mm, Height 286mm, Spine 11mm
560g
Description
#1 New York Times Bestseller and #1 TIME Best Book of the Year for 2017!
The exquisite and thought-provoking book from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers.
Well, hello.
And welcome to this Planet.
We call it Earth.
Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if youve only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions, so lets explore what makes our planet and how we live on it. From land and sky, to people and time, these notes can be your guide and start you on your journey. And youll figure lots of things out for yourself. Just remember to leave notes for everyone else Some things about our planet are pretty complicated, but things can be simple, too: youve just got to be kind.
Here We Are is the utterly heartfelt new book from Oliver Jeffers. Were glad you found it.
An optimistic snapshot of contemporary life, this heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic The Guardian
Reviews
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 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
Author Bio
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 Nestl Childrens Book Prize Gold Award. Lost and Found animation was broadcast on Channel 4. Oliver lives and works in Brookyln, New York.
