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We are launching several books about topics near and dear to our hearts in both fiction and nonfiction in 2024 including: Wild Places: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough (2.27.24); the first three books in our new Meet the Wild Things series for young readers; Hello, I'm a Sloth, Hello, I'm a Pangolin and Hello, I'm a Quokka (All nonfiction publishing with G.P. Putnam). And our second fiction picture book with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers entitled All the Books about a book hoarding chipmunk who discovers the magic that of a library card. I cannot wait to share them all with you. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for Hello, I'm an Axolotl in 2025. And more to come, soon.
Now Available:
WILD PLACES: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough
Praise for Wild Places: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough
- Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
⭐️ “[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 'voice of nature.' ” --School Library Journal, starred review
⭐️ “This 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.”--Shelf Awareness, starred review
“For fledgling conservationists and climate activists . . . An inspiring overview of a life dedicated to essential eco-causes.”--Kirkus Reviews
“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
“Told in short elementary-school-friendly sentences with some science vocabulary, the text offers an overarching look at Attenborough’s life so far . . . Crisp, neat prose and lush artwork augment the simplicity well.”--Booklist
“Hayley Rocco proficiently distills information about Attenborough’s career into straightforward text following Attenborough’s path chronologically . . . John Rocco’s art is notable for its rich and luminous hues depicting stunning natural landscapes.”
--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books