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Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth Hardcover – November 14, 2017

by Oliver Jeffers (Author, Illustrator)

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#1 New York Times bestseller
A TIME Magazine Best Book of the Year
A NPR Best Book of 2017
A Boston Globe Best Book of 2017

"Moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe, and the broad diversity of Jeffers's candy-colored humans...underscores the twin messages that 'You're never alone on Earth' and that we're all in this together."--Publisher's Weekly (starred review)

"A true work of art."--BuzzFeed

Oliver Jeffers, arguably the most influential creator of picture books today, offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child--and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home.

Insightfully sweet, with a gentle humor and poignancy, here is Oliver Jeffers' user's guide to life on Earth. He created it specially for his son, yet with a universality that embraces all children and their parents. Be it a complex view of our planet's terrain (bumpy, sharp, wet), a deep look at our place in space (it’s big), or a guide to all of humanity (don’t be fooled, we are all people), Oliver's signature wit and humor combine with a value system of kindness and tolerance to create a must-have book for parents.

Praise for Here We Are:

-"A sweet and tender distillation of what every Earthling needs to know and might well spend a lifetime striving to achieve. A must-purchase for new parent shelves"--School Library Journal

-"From the skies to the animal kingdom to the people of the world and lots of other beautifully rendered examples of life on Earth, Here We Are carries a simple message: Be kind." --NPR

-"[An] enchanting gem of a children's book"--NBC's Today Show

-"A must-have book for parents."--Gambit

-"A celebration of people all shapes and sizes, and of the beauty and mystery of our Earth."--Booklist

-"...a beautifully illustrated guide to living on Earth and being a good person."--Brightly

-[Here We Are] is a tour through the land, the sea, the sky, our bodies; dioramas of our wild diversity....[Jeffers] is the master of capturing the joy in our differences."--New York Times Book Review

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-"Moments of human intimacy jostle with scenes that inspire cosmic awe, and the broad diversity of Jeffers's candy-colored humans...underscores the twin messages that 'You're never alone on Earth'and that we're all in this together."--Publisher's Weekly (starred review)

-"A sweet and tender distillation of what every Earthling needs to know and might well spend a lifetime striving to achieve. A must-purchase for new parent shelves." --School Library Journal

-"From the skies to the animal kingdom to the people of the world and lots of other beautifully rendered examples of life on Earth, Here We Are carries a simple message: Be kind." --NPR

-"A true work of art."--Buzzfeed

-"A must-have book for parents."--Gambit

-"A celebration of people all shapes and sizes, and of the beauty and mystery of our Earth."--Booklist

-“Mr. Jeffers captures the love and the poignancy in what is styled as an introduction to a newcomer… Rich colors, witty pictures and a kind sensibility make this book, published late last year, a nice bedtime choice for readers ages 2-6.”--The Wall Street Journal

-"...a beautifully illustrated guide to living on Earth and being a good person." --Brightly

-"Something of a user's guide to being alive and to life on Earth, Jeffers brilliantly uses pen and paintbrush to explore profound and puzzling questions, establishing straight off that the wisdom imparted here is wisdom for us all."--Chicago Tribune

-[Here We Are] is a tour through the land, the sea, the sky, our bodies; dioramas of our wild diversity....[Jeffers] is the master of capturing the joy in our differences."--New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Oliver Jeffers (www.oliverjeffersworld.com) makes art and tells stories. His books include How to Catch a Star; Lost and Found, which was the recipient of the prestigious Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award in the U.K. and was later adapted into an award-winning animated film; and the New York Times bestsellers Stuck; This Moose Belongs to Me; and Once Upon an Alphabet. He is also, of course, the illustrator of the #1 smash hits The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, both written by Drew Daywalt. His fine art is world-renowned and his dip-art exhibitions are a much sought-after event. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Oliver now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and young son. Follow him @OliverJeffers.

Age Range: 3 - 7 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 2
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Philomel Books (November 14, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0399167897
ISBN-13: 978-0399167898
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 0.4 x 11.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 160 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #10 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > New Experiences
- #10 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Family Life > New Baby
- #195 in Books > Children's Books > Humor

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orcadeb

Perfect Gift for New Parents and, actually, anyone!

November 16, 2017

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First of all, I am a huge fan of Oliver Jeffer's books. I love them all. That said, I love this one the best. My kids are grown but I still buy children's books because I love them and like to have the best ones around for my grandchildren who also love his books.

Here We Are is a beautiful, sensitive and fun book. Perfect as a gift for new parents and anyone who cares about the earth and it's inhabitants, especially in these uncertain times.

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Winnie and the twinnies

Absolutely beautiful book with great messages

November 30, 2017

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This is an absolutely beautiful book, with fantastic messages worked into some big ideas. Bought this for my 2.5 year old twins who are obsessed with the idea of light during the day and dark at night, we talk about the sun, moon and stars often.

I will be purchasing some of these for gifts as well!

Looking forward to reading this one over and over again!!!

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Courtney Skiles

Gorgeous and full of wisdom

November 15, 2017

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A gorgeous book full of wisdoms we want to share with our next generation (and peers). This book has some fun facts about our planet and a touch of magic that comes with sharing those facts with an infant or child. "You may not be able to speak yet either, even though your head is filled with questions. Be patient, you'll learn how to use words soon enough."

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Kasey Thomason

A beautiful message and beautiful illustrations

April 9, 2018

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A beautiful message and beautiful illustrations. New parents will enjoy reading this to their babies. It's a great baby gift.

Note: This book is clearly intended to be read to new babies (one line says something like "you can't speak yet"), but my 3-year-old and 8-year-old love it anyway (and unfortunately, I did not know about it when they were babies, so it's not just nostalgia that's got them hooked).

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Alice

Concept for a baby, words and pictures for older kids... what?

May 21, 2018

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I'm not really sure who would be the correct target audience for this book... maybe for very young children being read to by parents? It's written from the perspective of a caregiver to a newborn, but the concepts are more suited to older children. The pictures are also more detail oriented and muted (for older children). It's definitely not a good fit for my four-year old, but it's also a bit personal for me to regift to someone who has a young baby.

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SeattleStar

The perfect message

January 6, 2018

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I sent this to the father of a new baby boy. It will be perfect for daddy and son, but big sister will enjoy it too and be able to read it soon. The sentiments ring true with an adult and the information is realistic for the child. What a lovely, lovely book.

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Reh

Beautiful book with a very sweet message

May 26, 2018

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This book is so sweet. The pictures are breath-taking. I think I enjoy this book more than my 2 year old at this point, but I love it so much that I don't regret buying it at all. She sits through most of it and likes the pages that have a lot going on in them, they almost look like a kind of beautiful search and find. My pregnant, hormonal butt even teared up by the end when I was reading it to her one time.

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Your books make me cry happy tears :)

July 30, 2018

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Oliver Jeffers, you are my new favorite author. Your books are not just for children. "The heart and the bottle" is a keeper for me--as a school administrator, I will share this with colleagues who need to remember how important the kids are in our lives. LOVE this book and all of your art! I even bought my daughter the Tattly tattoos for this book! Thank you!

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