Wild Planet by Hayley Rocco

Wild Planet by Hayley Rocco

A fascinating picture book biography of broadcaster and biologist, Sir David Attenborough   'A beautiful book with a timely message accessible for all ages.' Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series   As a boy, David loved exploring the wild places near his home. When he was older, he travelled the world to film animals in their natural habitats. His adventures brought the wonders of the world into our homes. But David also noticed that our planet was changing. What could David do to help? What could we all do? This is the inspiring story of Sir David Attenborough. It’s also the story of our planet and an urgent call for us to do our part to protect our planet and the creatures who call Earth home.   'Nothing short of stunning.' Sherri Duskey Rinker, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Steam Train, Dream Train

'Eloquent and profoundThis is must-have for any classroom.' Tony DiTirlizzi, co-creator of The Spiderwick Chronicles 

'A marvelous tribute to a true steward of our Earth.' Titus Welliver

'Belongs in the library of any child who finds joy in the natural world. Dazzling.' Shelf Awareness

'Naturalistic illustrations illuminate scenes of Attenborough’s youth and young adulthood with period detail... An exemplar of a public figure who changed course to address climate change.' Publishers Weekly

'For fledgling conservationists and climate activists... An inspiring overview of a life dedicated to essential eco-causes.' Kirkus Reviews

Hayley Rocco is the author of How to Send a Hug, her first collaboration with her husband, John Rocco. John Rocco is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning illustrator of several children’s books including How We Got to the Moon, which received a Sibert Honor and was longlisted for the National Book Award.

They are both ambassadors for Wild Tomorrow, a rewilding charity based in South Africa. They also co-founded Children’s Book Creators for Conservation – a collective group of children’s authors and illustrators who support conservation efforts. Together, they venture into the wild in search of stories they can bring back and share with readers everywhere.

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ISBN 13	9780861548972
ISBN 10	0861548973
Title	Wild Planet
Author	Hayley Rocco
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oneworld Publications
Year published	2024-06-05
Number of pages	48
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