All this beauty has been made accessible to
children through the brilliance of Jess Racklyeft’s illustrations.
Jevita Nilsen’s alliteration intensifies the poetic
prose and draws attention to the referred images of the twelve locations addressed.
As readers tour our wonderful world, each There is a Place… takes your breath away.
It begins with aurora borealis.
Time weathers rocks and mountains, while change adds to their stunning facades.
Underwater worlds expand to accommodate the moving
life encompassed there.
Striking sky patterns are formed by lightning, and a crystal cave lies deep in the earth.
Walls of water welcome the rainbows that appear among the mist.
This is a priceless journey through the unknown.
The Great Barrier Reef, home to 1500 species of fish and countless corals, can even be seen from outer space.
China’s Rainbow Mountains, Lake Hillier off
the coast of Western Australia, the Cave of Crystals in Mexico, and Sequoia
National Park in the US, are a few of the magnificent areas this excellent
picture book incorporates.
Here is knowledge to spark the mind and interest in something perhaps unknown. It’s a starting point for learning about the wonders of our world; the opportunity to learn and admire, to appreciate the word beauty.
At the end of the book, all the locations are noted with a generous amount of information included.
A Glossary of words follows.
I loved this book, a part of a collection of gorgeous picture books recently released through CSIRO, bringing the unknown nature of our universe to our attention.
Title: Our World Full of Wonder
Author: Jevita Nilson
Illustrator: Jess Racklyeft
Publisher: CSIRO, $24.99
Publication Date: 2 November 2024
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781486318155
For ages: 5+
Type: Non Fiction Picture Book