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Wild Planet

The Inspiring Life and Wisdom of Sir David Attenborough
By Hayley Rocco and John Rocco
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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... Read More
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An inspiring picture book biography of broadcaster and biologist, Sir David Attenborough

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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

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861548972

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rock the Boat

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hayley Rocco John Rocco

About the Author

Hayley RoccoΒ is the author of How to Send a Hug, her first collaboration with her husband, JohnΒ Rocco. John Rocco is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning illustrator of several children’s books includingΒ 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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