Our Beautiful Earth

Saving Our Planet Piece by Piece

Giancarlo Macri, Carolina Zanotti

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Chronicle Books
01 June 2018

Children's & Educational; Novelty, toy & die-cut books

Why are we destroying our only home, the Earth? This dynamic and engaging book features charming illustrations and die-cut pages that show in a clear and direct way how humans have managed to upset the world's natural ecological balance – achieved after millions of years of evolution – in a relatively short amount of time. In a simple way but with immediate clarity, the illustrators describe the causes that are affecting the planet's survival by visually depicting the past, present, and possible future of the Earth. The book tells a simple story relying mainly on clever and on point visuals and die-cut pages that change shape following the narrative.

Thanks to the colourful illustrations and effective and dynamic graphics, young readers will be encouraged to reflect on this timely subject, to learn to love the Earth, and to care for it. This unique book is very topical for both adults and children and contains an important message for readers of all ages and an invitation to help foster the preservation of our planet. Like no other time in human history, the fate of the world rests in the hands of the younger generation.

By: Giancarlo Macri, Carolina Zanotti
Imprint: Chronicle Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 305mm, Width: 235mm,
ISBN: 9780789334305
ISBN 10: 0789334305
Pages: 28
Publication Date: 01 June 2018
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

Giancarlo Macri is an actor, musician, and the founding member of the Italian theatrical ensemble Banda Osiris, in which he performs. He regularly appears on television and writes for radio. He records music and composes soundtracks for which he has received prestigious awards including the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and the David di Donatello. Carolina Zanotti is a journalist specialising in music and theatre. A frequent collaborator with art galleries, she has written several successful stories and theatre shows for children. Mauro Sacco and Elisa Vallarino are art teachers specialising in illustration and animation at the Instituto Europeo di Design at Turin. They have received awards including first place in the AccaComics Comics and Disability competition and the Italian Budding Critics Prize.

Reviews for Our Beautiful Earth: Saving Our Planet Piece by Piece

. . . the illustrations will entertain children . . . --Kirkus Reviews Our Beautiful Earth raises some profound and difficult questions. --New York Journal of Books