If You Come to Earth

　　對面搬來了新鄰居，我們要如何打招呼？為他們介紹社區與周邊環境嗎？本書以一位「地球孩子」的觀點，向外星人介紹地球這個地方，這樣的觀點有時鳥瞰，有時遠望，有時要詳細解釋清楚。譬如他會說：地球人全都不一樣，但有例外，外星人若遇見雙胞胎，可能會覺得他們是一樣的。隨著介紹地球的氣候，有哪些動物在陸地上、大海裡、天空中？地球人是如何保持體力活著呢？地球上的人類雖然因戰爭、疾病而消失，但人類還是願意互相幫助。人類還有許多未知……

　　——摘錄自Okapi《想像力的自由：2020繪本職人最愛繪本╳10（英文篇）》，賴嘉綾撰文

From two-time Caldecott Winner author-illustrator Sophie Blackall!

If You Come to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other.

This beautiful book is inspired by the thousands of children Sophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in support of UNICEF and Save the Children.

If you come to Earth, there are a few things you need to know . . .
We live in all kinds of places.
In all kinds of homes.
In all kinds of families.
Each of us is different. But all of us are amazing.
And, together, we share one beautiful planet.
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This masterful and moving picture book is a visually comprehensive guide to the earth, imbued with warmth and humor, that celebrates the magic of ordinary days on our beloved home planet.

• An engaging storybook about a single curious and imaginative child
• Simultaneously funny and touching
• Carries a clear message about the need to care for the earth and each other

Perfect for:

• Ideal for children ages 3 to 5 years old
• Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, baby showers, and more
• A great pick for teachers looking for a crowd-pleasing picture book with lessons about the world for little students
• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers
• A new Earth Day book resource for exploring the science and wonder of nature, life, and the universe
• Add it to the shelf with books like Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers, Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney, The Travel BookLonely Planet Kids, and Hello, World! by Jill McDonald

Sophie Blackall has illustrated many books, including the Ivy + Bean series, Ruby’s Wish, and has twice won the Caldecott Medal. Originally from Australia, she now lives in Brooklyn, New York. Learn more about her at www.sophieblackall.com.