Mummy and BookBairn Book Group - The Humans/Here We Are
BookBairn and I have been enjoying books along similar themes again recently so I thought I would share in another 'Mummy and BookBairn Book Group' post. Both books we have been reading share a perspective of what it is like to live on our planet. "Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you've only just got here" (from the blurb in 'Here We Are')is a good summary of both the books we have been reading.
“And I knew the point of love right then.The point of love was to help you survive.The point was also to forget meaning. To stop looking and start living. The meaning was to hold the hand of someone you cared about and to live inside the present.”
But sometimes we don't really make much sense, right? If you can suspend your disbelief and get past the alien concept of this book you will just love it!
"Your head will be filled with questions, so let's explore what makes our planet and how we live on it. From land and sky, to people and time, these notes can be your guide and start you on your journey."
This is one of the most beautifully illustrated Olive Jeffers books (which is an incredible feat as his artwork is sensational). He explores the land, sea and sky through beautiful artwork annotated with hilarious handwritten notes. Then pages filled with humans of every shape, size and colour and animals from all over the globe. These are BookBairn's favourite pages. She loves describing what she can see - pointing at everything! He explores the contrasts of life on Earth: day and night, moving slowly and moving quickly. And finally he shares the concept he most wants to pass on: "be kind".
My favourite part of the book is the last of several quotes at the end of the book. It's by Oliver's Dad (all-round good human):
"There are only three words you need to live by, son: respect, consideration and tolerance."
This is a book that everyone should own. It's beautiful, and it's genius and it's going to be my go-to new baby gift.
These two books will make you question, wonder and gasp at their perfectly accurate depiction of life on Earth.
Happy reading,
Mummy and BookBairn xx
I think I might prefer BookBairn’s book and I’m definitely in support of the author’s Dad’s comment.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it so great?! I thought it was a lovely thing for him to include!
DeleteMaybe we should do a family book challenge?
ReplyDeleteOoooo I wonder what you have in mind! Let's plot next time you are over to play!
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