{"product_id":"wild-places-isbn-9780593618097","title":"Wild Places","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring and accessible picture book biography of the beloved naturalist, broadcaster, and documentarian David Attenborough—stunningly illustrated by a Caldecott Honoree.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a boy, David loved exploring the wild places near his home in England, collecting fossils, rocks, and newts. When he grew older, he got a job in television, where he had an idea for a new kind of show: He would travel to wild places all over the world to film animals in their natural habitats. Over the span of seven decades, David's innovative documentaries have been treasured by millions of people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut as time went on, he noticed the wild places he loved were shrinking. What could David do to help? What could we \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e do?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the story of David Attenborough. It’s also the story of our planet, which has changed rapidly over the course of one person’s lifetime, and a clarion call for us to do our part to bring back the wild places and protect the creatures who call Earth home.\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWild Places: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e “[A] sterling biographical account . . . Interspersed quotes from the film \u003ci\u003eDavid Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet\u003c\/i\u003e lend authenticity . . . Children will delight in learning about the 'voice of nature.' ” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e “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.” —\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“For fledgling conservationists and climate activists . . . An inspiring overview of a life dedicated to essential eco-causes.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Haley 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.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Beautiful . . . Attenborough's urgent message of preserving this planet shines through.” —\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It is not often that I’m truly touched by the picture books I read, but \u003ci\u003eWild Places\u003c\/i\u003e is one of those books. The author and illustrator’s deep passion for and devotion to conservation is apparent throughout. Equally important and beautiful, \u003ci\u003eWild Places\u003c\/i\u003e belongs on the shelves of every school and home library.” —Sherri Duskey Rinker, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSteam Train, Dream Train\u003c\/i\u003e and the Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site series \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A beautiful book about an inspiring life, with a timely message accessible for all ages.” —Rick Riordan, international bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWild Places\u003c\/i\u003e is eloquent and profound in its telling of Sir David Attenborough’s life. Hayley’s concise writing, matched with John’s 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.” —Tony DiTerlizzi, co-creator of The Spiderwick Chronicles \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This 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.” —Deb Caletti, Michael L. Printz Honor winning author of \u003ci\u003eA Heart in a Body in the World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A beautifully written and illustrated tribute to the importance of preserving the Earth for Future generations. \u003ci\u003eWild Places\u003c\/i\u003e should be required reading for every young citizen of planet Earth.” —Mike Massimino, former NASA Astronaut and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSpaceman: An Astronaut’s Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe\u003c\/i\u003eHayley Rocco is the author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Send a Hug\u003c\/i\u003e, her first collaboration with her husband, John Rocco. Before dedicating herself to writing for children full-time, Hayley worked as a publicist at several major publishers. An ambassador for Wild Tomorrow, a nonprofit focused on conservation and rewilding South Africa, Hayley travels the world armed with a pen, a journal, and her camera, discovering stories of wild things and wild places. Visit Hayley at hayleyrocco.com and follow her on Instagram @hayleyroccobooks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Rocco is the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including \u003ci\u003eBlackout\u003c\/i\u003e, the recipient of a Caldecott Honor, and \u003ci\u003eHow We Got to the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, which received a Sibert Honor and was longlisted for the National Book Award. John, also an ambassador for Wild Tomorrow, ventures with Hayley into the wild in search of stories they can bring back and share with readers everywhere. John and Hayley live in Rhode Island in an old house tucked in the woods near the sea. 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