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48 pp.
| Philomel |
November, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-0-399-16789-8$19.99
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Inspired by the birth of his son, Jeffers offers those new to the planet information and advice, which, boiled down, is: be kind to Earth, animals, and other humans. The book's potential for preachiness is skillfully avoided by its down-to-earth chattiness, its own admission that "you will figure lots of things out for yourself," and the lighthearted illustrations featuring amusing labels and asides.