About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking big, existential questions about where the world came from or how different parts of the globe are connected. It is a perfect choice for children who feel a sense of awe toward the natural world and are beginning to grasp the concept of deep time. Through the eyes of two children in very different parts of the world, the story bridges the gap between the prehistoric past and our modern environment. Grahame Baker-Smith uses lyrical prose and stunning illustrations to explain the Earth's evolution, from a watery planet to the age of dinosaurs and through the freezing ice ages. It is an emotionally grounding experience that emphasizes our shared heritage as inhabitants of an ever-changing home. Ideally suited for children ages 6 to 9, it serves as both a gentle science lesson and a poetic meditation on the majesty of nature, making it a beautiful addition to a bedtime routine or a classroom unit on geology.
