#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.

Hardcover: ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-13: ‎9780399167898
Item Weight: ‎ 1.25 lbs
Dimensions: ‎ 9.75 x 1.3 x 11.1 inches

Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Brooklyn, Jeffers is an artist, author, and advocate whose work seeks to inspire constructive dialogue and shift perspectives about our changing world. In addition to being a painter and sculptor, he is best known for his award-winning picture books. Through art and storytelling, Jeffers reframes global issues, encouraging audiences of all ages to see the world differently, to consider their role in shaping its future, and to care for our planet.