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Chronicle Books

If You Come to Earth

£11.99

Beautifully Illustrated
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A love letter to our beautiful, complicated world

Written as a charming letter to a visitor from outer space, this extraordinary book is both a guide to our planet and a celebration of what makes humanity wonderful. Two-time Caldecott Medal winner Sophie Blackall has created something truly special—a visual encyclopedia of life on Earth that feels as intimate as a bedtime story and as vast as the universe itself.

Through the voice of a curious child named Quinn, readers discover the magnificent diversity of our world: the countless ways we live, love, communicate, and connect. From the foods we eat and the homes we build to the languages we speak and the dreams we chase, every page reveals new wonders about human experience. Blackall's signature Chinese ink and watercolour illustrations invite endless exploration, with intricate details that reward close examination and spark countless conversations.

Inspired by the thousands of children Sophie met during her travels with UNICEF and Save the Children, this book bridges cultures and languages through the universal power of visual storytelling. Each carefully researched page celebrates both our differences and our shared humanity, creating a work that feels both educational and deeply moving. At 80 pages, it's a book to savour slowly and return to again and again.

Suitable for children aged 5 years and up

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Further Information

What's Included: 80-page hardcover book with gold embossed cover details.

Illustrations: Chinese ink and watercolour by Sophie Blackall.

Inspiration: Based on the author's travels with UNICEF and Save the Children.

Accessibility Features: Includes American Sign Language alphabet, Braille images, and diverse representations of abilities.

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Awards & Recognition: New York Times Best Children's Book 2020, Publisher's Weekly Best Book 2020, Time Magazine Best YA and Children's Book 2020, Smithsonian Magazine Best Children's Book 2020, Booklist Editor's Choice 2020, Wall Street Journal Best Book 2020, multiple starred reviews.

About the Author/Illustrator: Sophie Blackall is a two-time Caldecott Medal winner (for "Finding Winnie" in 2016 and "Hello Lighthouse" in 2019). Originally from Australia, she now lives in Brooklyn, New York. She has illustrated over forty-five books for children and has worked extensively with UNICEF and Save the Children. The book took seven years to complete, with extensive travel and research informing every detail. The character Quinn is based on a real Australian boy she met during her travels.

Product Specifications

SKU: 9781452137797

Brand: Sophie Blackall

Age Range: 5 years and up

Dimensions: 29.2 x 23.8cm

Pages: 80

Weight: 640g

Key Features: Two-time Caldecott winner, 80 detailed pages, gold embossed cover, Chinese ink and watercolour illustrations

Why we like it

Blackall has achieved something remarkable here—a book that genuinely appeals to all ages whilst never talking down to children. I find myself discovering new details every time I look through it, and the way it celebrates human diversity whilst finding our common threads is both timely and timeless.

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Rated Excellent on Reviews.io

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Chronicle Books

Independent San Francisco publisher creating exceptional illustrated books since 1967. From their headquarters in an old maritime warehouse, they consider every detail of design and production – asking how each book feels in your hands and what special touches make it an object children and families will treasure.

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