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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><b>A read-aloud introduction to geography for young children that, when opened and folded back, creates a freestanding globe</b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A read-aloud introduction to geography for young children that, when opened and folded back, creates a freestanding globe</b></p><p>Children are invited to identify and experience the Earth's amazing geography through rhyming verse and lush illustrations: from rivers, lakes, and oceans deep, to valleys, hills, and mountains steep. Secondary text offers more detailed, curriculum-focused facts and encourages readers to consider their own living environments, making the reading experience personal yet set within a global backdrop. This informative homage to Earth is sure to inspire readers to learn more about their planet - and to engage with the world around them.</p><p>Ages 2-5</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Our favorite books and new authors we can't wait to get our hands on. This informative homage to Earth is sure to inspire readers to learn more about their planet - and to engage with the world around them.--<i>Beyond the Bookends</i></p><p><i>Our World</i> would make a great addition to a storytime kit or as part of a unit on geography or global studies. It would also make a great gift for kids interested in learning more about the world but young enough to need a very simple introduction.--<i>Book Nook Review</i></p><p><i>Our World</i> is an appealing and intriguing addition to any home, school, classroom or public library!--<i>Dream Reader Kids</i></p><p>An educational, playful and inspiring introduction to geography for the youngest readers... makes for one very attractive art object.--<i>Digital Arts</i></p><p>[A] gorgeous, clever book.--<i>BookTrust</i></p><p>A beautiful, nostalgic-feeling book-object that will delight younger primary school readers.--<i>BookTrust</i></p><p>Little ones are invited to identify and experience the Earth's amazing geography in this beautifully illustrated book.--<i>Absolutely Mama</i></p><p>A beautiful board book.--<i>The Green Parent</i></p><p><i>Our World</i> is an appealing and intriguing addition to any home, school, classroom or public library! --<i>Prose and Kahn</i></p><p>An artful, horizon-expanding introduction to our 'living home.' --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p><p><i>Our World</i> is a way to introduce your toddler to the WOWs of the world. This beautifully illustrated geographical book is a wonderful introduction to the different plants and animals our world has to offer.--<i>Jean Little Library</i></p><p>[A] Superior [picture book]... [<i>Our World</i>] is an informative exploration of Earth's diverse environments and, rather marvellously, is designed so that it opens out to mimic a freestanding globe.--<i>The Financial Times</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Sue Lowell Gallion</b> is a children's book author based in Kansas City. This is her fifth book, and her first non-fiction title.</p><p><b>Lisk Feng</b> is an award-winning illustrator from China. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2014 with an MFA in Illustration, and has since worked as a commercial illustrator for clients such as <i>The New Yorker</i>, Apple, Penguin, Airbnb, <i>New York Times</i>, and Chanel.</p>

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