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

by Oliver Jeffers (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,849 ratings
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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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    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD530L
  6. Dimensions
    9.88 x 0.41 x 11.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    Philomel Books
  8. Publication date
    November 14, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    0399167897
  10. ISBN-13
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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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Philomel Books; Illustrated edition (November 14, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399167897
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399167898
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD530L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.24 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.88 x 0.41 x 11.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,849 ratings

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Oliver Jeffers is an artist, illustrator and writer from Northern Ireland.

From figurative painting, collage and installation to illustration and award winning picture-books, Oliver Jeffers practice takes many forms.

His distinctive paintings have been exhibited in multiple cities, including the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Brooklyn Museum New York.

HarperCollins UK and Penguin USA publish his picture books, now translated into over 36 languages, including The Incredible Book Eating Boy, and the New York Times Bestseller This Moose Belongs to Me and #1 New York Times Bestseller The Day The Crayons Quit.

Oliver won an Emmy in 2010 for his collaborative  work with artist and filmmaker Mac Premo. He has made art for Newsweek, The New York Times, United Airlines, TED, Nintendo, and has illustrated a a number of novels.

In 2007, Jeffers was the official illustrator for World Book Day.

Lost and Found became Oliver's first book to made into animation by London based Studio AKA, screening on Christmas Eve 2008 on Channel 4 in the UK and on Nickelodeon in the US and Australia.

In 2013, Jeffers illustrated the vinyl cover (a drawing of Nelson Mandela) for the U2 song "Ordinary Love". Jeffers also co-directed (with Mac Premo) the video for the U2 song "Ordinary Love".

Oliver grew up in Belfast Northern Ireland and now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

See more at www.oliverjeffers.com, or visit his instagram, facebook, and twitter @oliverjeffers

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"Here We Are" by Oliver Jeffers is a heartwarming exploration of life on Earth, blending gentle observations with whimsical illustrations to celebrate the beauty and diversity of our planet. Through its accessible narrative and evocative artwork, the book imparts important lessons about kindness, empathy, and connection, making it a timeless treasure for readers of all ages.
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Gizem Aktan
5.0 out of 5 stars Navigating life on earth
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"Here We Are" by Oliver Jeffers is a heartwarming exploration of life on Earth, blending gentle observations with whimsical illustrations to celebrate the beauty and diversity of our planet. Through its accessible narrative and evocative artwork, the book imparts important lessons about kindness, empathy, and connection, making it a timeless treasure for readers of all ages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Navigating life on earth
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
"Here We Are" by Oliver Jeffers is a heartwarming exploration of life on Earth, blending gentle observations with whimsical illustrations to celebrate the beauty and diversity of our planet. Through its accessible narrative and evocative artwork, the book imparts important lessons about kindness, empathy, and connection, making it a timeless treasure for readers of all ages.
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tisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Toddler Approved
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023
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My toddler loves flipping through the pages and pointing things out. The illustrations are cute, the book is informative and simple. Love it!
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Sara
5.0 out of 5 stars My Two-Year-Old LOVES This Book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020
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This is one of our favorite books, both for the sweet messages and the gorgeous and detailed pictures. My two year old son has a pretty short attention span when it comes to books, but will look at certain pages of this book for 10+ minutes (which for a toddler is pretty amazing). There are so many little details to discover in each illustration and he loves to point them out and try out new words as he learns then. The messaging of the book is still a little over his head, but that’s totally okay—for now I read it to him and I enjoy getting choked up at ideas like, “you’ll never be truly alone here on earth,” and he enjoys looking at the pictures of animals people, city scenes, ocean scenes, etc. I feel like this book will grow with him as he gets older and can understand it more too. Just a great addition to your kids’ library.
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Angus
5.0 out of 5 stars We are Oliver Jeffers fans
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
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We are Oliver Jeffers fans. I can't say we've read them ALL, but 3 or 4 of them and we like his clever style and artwork. This, however, is the first one that I was a little surprised by and had to think about for a minute as a part of our home library. The page of all the different people in the world includes a lesbian couple in wedding clothes. They are small and on a 2 page spread of a huge crowd of people so my children haven't even asked about it. While this does not coincide with our beliefs (we believe in marriage for one man with one woman), I have concluded that the author is simply representing people in the world from all their varying styles, cultures, lifestyles, etc. And we recognize these are the people around us, whom we should love and with whom we hope to share the truth in love. It certainly is a talking point for our family, just hopefully not something the kids notice for a while. While it would be my preference to not have this image included in this book, I assume the author is just showing the world as it is and being inclusive. I didn't find it pushy as it doesn't have anything to do with the story line directly, just simply a matter of fact sort of picture. But just wanted to help those interested in this book be aware.
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Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book !
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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My 7 yed old son recived this book as a gift when he was 5. He reads it every night. Such a great story on how there different peoole on this earth and we are all people ! Respect everyone now matter what they look like. I have taken it to read to his class at school, they also loved it. I bought this book to donate to my sons classroom for the students to enjoy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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The book arrived in exceptional condition.
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PBMonster
4.0 out of 5 stars The Jeffers you know and love
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2017
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I preordered this book because it looked great. We have most of Oliver Jeffers’ books, and I was excited to see a more “nonfiction” one. I enjoy his distinctive illustrations and sense of humor very much. The pictures do not disappoint. They fill the pages with striking contrast and color and do a great job at conveying the scale of Earth for little kids. My 2-year old especially liked the pages that had moons on them. :) My 7-year old and 5-year old enjoyed looking at this, but they weren’t particularly captivated by the text. Overall, great concept and the illustrations can’t be beat. Knocking off a star because the story is somewhat lacking (it’s no How The Crayons Quit or Lost and Found), but it is more about the illustrations and showcasing the different parts of our world. It’s a big plus that the narrator is ambiguous in race and gender (even though Jeffers wrote this as a father to his son, and it kind of looks like a man in one picture), but it could be for anyone. The overall message is quite sweet, and I enjoyed the page with all the diverse humans. I also would love to see this in sturdy board book format.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids and parents
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
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The howl family likes it, and it is so beautiful too
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Alberto Guillen
5.0 out of 5 stars ¡Me encanta!
Reviewed in Mexico on August 16, 2023
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Las ilustraciones son buenísimas
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ROSSETTI Gustavo Federico
5.0 out of 5 stars Ideale per i piccoli
Reviewed in Italy on February 19, 2024
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Libro ideato per i più piccoli. Frasi semplici che si possono imparare senza problemi. Molto interessante perché tocca argomenti dello spazio. Affascinante.
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patricia
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Spain on February 9, 2024
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Explains where we are, and who we share our planet with.
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Mrs Janet C Dawe
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for new parents
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2023
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I always like to give a gift of this book to any new parents. It’s very thought provoking and beautifully illustrated and written.
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Haepi
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book
Reviewed in Germany on August 5, 2023
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Very nice book, it explains the world the easy way.
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