Our Beautiful Earth

(Hardback)

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A timely and topical children's book seeking to promote ecological awareness and a desire to preserve the Earth and help it recover from humanity's rapaciousness, this is the perfect tie in to Earth Day charming and thought-provoking all in one. The book features charming original illustrations by award-winning Italian artists and dynamic die-cut pages that help propel the story with very little text.

Charming visuals and die-cut pages that change shape following the narrative will delight readers of all ages and deliver a topical, timely message about saving and preserving the Earth.

Reviews

." . . the illustrations will entertain children . . ."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Our Beautiful Earth raises some profound and difficult questions."
--New York Journal of Books

Author Bio

Giancarlo Macris an actor, musician, and the founding member of the Italian theatrical ensemble Banda Osiris, in which he performs. He regularly appears on television and writes for radio. He records music and composes soundtracks for which he has received prestigious awards including the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and the David di Donatello.

Carolina Zanottiis a journalist specialising in music and theatre. A frequent collaborator with art galleries, she has written several successful stories and theatre shows for children.