Meanwhile Back On Earth - Oliver Jeffers
The Guardian Best Children's Books of 2022 A father takes his two children on a thrilling out-of-this-world adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time. This becomes a brief history of the world and a whistle-stop guide to the universe, all rolled into one – and told with Oliver Jeffers's inimitable perspective, wit and exquisite artwork. Meanwhile Back on Earth gives a unique look at like life on Earth with a cosmic perspective – and an enduring message that what binds us together matters more than what sets us apart. A timely story for families everywhere.
The Guardian Best Children's Books of 2022 A father takes his two children on a thrilling out-of-this-world adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time. This becomes a brief history of the world and a whistle-stop guide to the universe, all rolled into one – and told with Oliver Jeffers's inimitable perspective, wit and exquisite artwork. Meanwhile Back on Earth gives a unique look at like life on Earth with a cosmic perspective – and an enduring message that what binds us together matters more than what sets us apart. A timely story for families everywhere.
The Guardian Best Children's Books of 2022 A father takes his two children on a thrilling out-of-this-world adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time. This becomes a brief history of the world and a whistle-stop guide to the universe, all rolled into one – and told with Oliver Jeffers's inimitable perspective, wit and exquisite artwork. Meanwhile Back on Earth gives a unique look at like life on Earth with a cosmic perspective – and an enduring message that what binds us together matters more than what sets us apart. A timely story for families everywhere.
The Guardian Best Children's Books of 2022 A father takes his two children on a thrilling out-of-this-world adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time. This becomes a brief history of the world and a whistle-stop guide to the universe, all rolled into one – and told with Oliver Jeffers's inimitable perspective, wit and exquisite artwork. Meanwhile Back on Earth gives a unique look at like life on Earth with a cosmic perspective – and an enduring message that what binds us together matters more than what sets us apart. A timely story for families everywhere.
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Meanwhile Back on Earth: The spectacular illustrated picture book for children aged 3+, from the creator of internationally bestselling Here We Are
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originally posted on Target
This book is too graphic for children. Shows war, bombings, people with arrows through them, dead people, blood, etc. Not sure how this is a children’s book. The book just ends, with no conclusion or explanation or lesson learned.
originally posted on Target
This book is really choppy in its writing style. I find it hard to follow and it is definitely not for a younger child. The parallels between space travel tied back to what is happening on earth is a tough connection to make...Should have returned it!
| Author Name | Oliver Jeffers |
| Binding Type | Hardcover |
| Educational Level | Preschool to Grade 3 |
| Educational Subject | History (brief history of the world), Guide to the universe |
| Book Format Type | Hardcover |
Meanwhile Back on Earth: The spectacular illustrated picture book for children aged 3+, from the creator of internationally bestselling Here We Are
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Meanwhile Back on Earth: The spectacular illustrated picture book for children aged 3+, from the creator of internationally bestselling Here We Are
Delivery $15.29
Meanwhile back on Earth
Delivery between 8–13 Oct $9.95
"Meanwhile Back on Earth"
Delivery by 16 Oct $11.21
Meanwhile Back On Earth
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This book is too graphic for children. Shows war, bombings, people with arrows through them, dead people, blood, etc. Not sure how this is a children’s book. The book just ends, with no conclusion or explanation or lesson learned.
This book is really choppy in its writing style. I find it hard to follow and it is definitely not for a younger child. The parallels between space travel tied back to what is happening on earth is a tough connection to make...Should have returned it!
| Author Name | Oliver Jeffers |
| Binding Type | Hardcover |
| Educational Level | Preschool to Grade 3 |
| Educational Subject | History (brief history of the world), Guide to the universe |
| Book Format Type | Hardcover |
