The Planet in a Pickle Jar

(Hardback)

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When two kids visit Grandma's house for their usual visit, they can't help but think she's stuffy and no fun at all. Even the dinner she makes is predictable. But when Grandma goes missing and wild animals start popping up around the house, they realise she has a secret... A gorgeously illustrated picture book about not judging people based on appearances, and the how families can work together to help save the planet, author/illustrator Martin Stanev's debut book will make a beautiful, and fun, addition to any child's bookshelf.

Reviews

A beautiful, original picture-book about cherishing our world and each other. * Metro *
A visit to Grandma's house has surprising consequences in this original, magical debut, which celebrates family bonds and how we can work together to save the planet. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
Sumptuously illustrated and wildly imaginative. Truly beautiful! * Fiona Lumbers, creator of Grandpa's Gift *
A clever and gloriously imaginative idea, wonderfully realised. * The Little Literary Society on Instagram *
The story is full of wonder and magic, while having a truly important environmental message at its core. Martin's illustrations are absolutely dazzling too, allowing imaginations to run wild and free as we discover secret doors and hidden worlds. * Teeny Readers on Instagram *
The book has some of the most detailed and mesmerising illustrations. * Raising Bookworms on Instagram *
The combination between the narrative and artwork was so cleverly planned in here as it brings so much fun and even notes of irony. * The Kids Bookstagrammer on Instagram *
fun and quirky with a beautiful message on protecting our Earth. The art is stunning and looking for all the little details is something you can do for ages. * @following.the.neilsons on Instagram *
This book has such a powerful message. * thewilsonsuk on Instagram *
A brilliant intergenerational story filled with magic, excitement and a very important environmental message. * bearcavelibrary on Instagram *
It's cute, super fun and has such detailed, brilliant illustrations. -- Booksgrowminds on Instagram
The illustrations are so amazing at telling their own story. -- Storybook_mama on instagram
A must read if you like unique tales. -- Our.world.of.worlds on Instagram
The illustrations bring the wonder of this tale to life as they are filled with magical little details and wonders. -- Maistorybooklibrary on Instagram
The sweetest and most beautiful introduction to saving our planet! -- Thetinyactivists on Instagram
This lovely, clever book highlights the importance of stewardship. -- Word Bookstores
A clever story that emphasizes the importance of protecting our planet and our families, -- Home.read.play on Instagram
With beautiful, detailed illustrations and a magical storyline, this one will have readers of all ages entranced. It will also encourage audiences to protect and care for planet Earth. * @littlecubliteracy on Instagram *
A powerful tale about perspective & preserving. * @loveyolibrary on Instagram *
It's fantastic to see a book about magic also highlighting the destruction of our planet without it ever losing in childlike wonder. * @milou reads books on Instagram *
A beautiful book * @melanie.feltham on Instagram *

Author Bio

Martin Stanev is recent graduate from Falmouth University, where he gained a First Class Degree in Illustration. Inspired by his Eastern European roots, he strives to create fascinating and meaningful stories through children's illustration and strong narratives. This is Martin's first book.