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.
-"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
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