Love, the Earth

(Hardback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

A poetic, spell-binding message from the Earth directed straight to the reader inviting us all to appreciate the natural wonders around us and to take steps to protect them.

The Earth itself takes the reader on a glorious tour of the wonders of nature, both little and large. Love, the Earth is an enchanting story that gives readers the perfect chance to see all the facets of the Earth, its mysteries, its generosity and its unparalleled beauty. It is also a powerful call to arms to look after the Earth in turn.
Combining charming, rhyming text and spectacular artwork, this book is a magnificent celebration of the Earth.

Reviews

Hopgood, the illustrator of Wow Said the Owl, brings his unique style to Stickley's powerful anthem about the climate crisis. * the Bookseller *

Author Bio

Frances Stickley grew up in Nottingham and Norwich, where she spent much of her time making up poems and dressing up her dog. She is a trained childrens literacy specialist and a primary school teacher who is happiest when she is covered in paint or stuck in a book. In 2017, Frances was the winner of the Bloomsbury and National Literacy Trust short story prize. She lives with her family and a big-eared dog called Babbage. When she is not writing, youll probably find her in a forest playing dragons with her daughters.
Tim Hopgood is an award-winning picture book author and illustrator. His work has been shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book of the Year Award and the British Book Design Awards. Tim won the Booktrust Early Years Award for Best Emerging Illustrator for Here Comes Frankie!, which was also nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Tim's latest book, What A Wonderful World, is a picture book version of the song made famous by Louis Armstrong. As a freelance illustrator, Tims work has appeared in Tatler Magazine, Harpers & Queen, GQ and Joyce. Other clients include The National Portrait Gallery, The Royal Court Theatre, Kyle Cathie Publishers, Quadrille Publishing and the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art. Tim lives in Yorkshire.