Wild Places
By Hayley Rocco
Illustrated by John Rocco
By Hayley Rocco
Illustrated by John Rocco
By Hayley Rocco
Illustrated by John Rocco
By Hayley Rocco
Illustrated by John Rocco
By Hayley Rocco
Read by Junior Nyongâo
By Hayley Rocco
Read by Junior Nyongâo
Category: Children's Nonfiction | Children's Picture Books
Category: Children's Nonfiction | Children's Picture Books
Category: Children's Nonfiction | Audiobooks
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$19.99
Feb 27, 2024 | ISBN 9780593618097 | 4-8 years
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Feb 27, 2024 | ISBN 9780593618103 | 4-8 years
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Sep 24, 2024 | ISBN 9798217014514 | 4-8 years
20 Minutes
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Praise
Praise for Wild Places: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough
* â[A] sterling biographical account . . . Interspersed quotes from the film David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet lend authenticity . . . Children will delight in learning about the âvoice of nature.â â âSchool Library Journal, starred review
* âThis mesmerizing picture book will likely captivate its audience with a powerful, accessible message and remarkable illustrations . . . Belongs in the library of any child who finds joy in the natural world. Dazzling.â âShelf Awareness, starred review
âFor fledgling conservationists and climate activists . . . An inspiring overview of a life dedicated to essential eco-causes.â âKirkus Reviews
âNaturalistic illustrations illuminate scenes of Attenboroughâs youth and young adulthood with period detail . . . An exemplar of a public figure who changed course to address climate change.â âPublishers Weekly
âTold in short elementary-school-friendly sentences with some science vocabulary, the text offers an overarching look at Attenboroughâs life so far . . . Crisp, neat prose and lush artwork augment the simplicity well.â âBooklist
âHaley Rocco proficiently distills information about Attenboroughâs career into straightforward text following Attenboroughâs path chronologically . . . John Roccoâs art is notable for its rich and luminous hues depicting stunning natural landscapes.â âThe Bulletin of the Center for Childrenâs Books
âIt is not often that Iâm truly touched by the picture books I read, but Wild Places is one of those books. The author and illustratorâs deep passion for and devotion to conservation is apparent throughout. Equally important and beautiful, Wild Places belongs on the shelves of every school and home library.â âSherri Duskey Rinker, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Steam Train, Dream Train and the Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site series
âA beautiful book about an inspiring life, with a timely message accessible for all ages.â âRick Riordan, international bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series
âWild Places is eloquent and profound in its telling of Sir David Attenboroughâs life. Hayleyâs concise writing, matched with Johnâs vivid art, shows the impact one person can have on our planet and encourages us to change for the better. This is a must-have for any classroom.â âTony DiTerlizzi, co-creator of The Spiderwick Chronicles
âThis stunning, informative, and deeply humane book belongs on the shelf of everyone who cares about our planet, its creatures, and its caretakers. A wonder and a treasure.â âDeb Caletti, Michael L. Printz Honor winning author of A Heart in a Body in the World
âA beautifully written and illustrated tribute to the importance of preserving the Earth for Future generations. Wild Places should be required reading for every young citizen of planet Earth.ââMike Massimino, former NASA Astronaut and New York Times bestselling author of Spaceman: An Astronautâs Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe
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