About the Author:
Christopher Corr is a London-based painter and illustrator. He travels the world painting people, colourful places and beautiful buildings. Since studying at the Royal College of Art, he has painted in numerous locations for exhibitions, commissions and publications. This is his third project for Barefoot Books, following My Granny Went to Market (HC:978-1-89800-012-9; PB: 978-1-90523-638-1) and Off We Go to Mexico (HC: 978-1-90523-639-8). Fred Penner has been entertaining kids and adults alike for more than twenty years. He has worn many hats from folk rock singer, television host and home video star to children's book author, UNICEF Canada spokesman, husband, and father of four! Fred lives in Manitoba, Canada. Some of Fred's best-selling singalong PB w/CDs include: The Animal Boogie (978-1-90523-622-0); Walking through the Jungle (978-1-90523-699-2), and A Dragon on the Doorstep (978-1-90523-665-7).
Review:
"'Whole World', published by Barefoot Books, is the perfect way to celebrate our planet! This gorgeous hardcover book has incredible illustrations and comes with a catchy sing-along CD. Even my 17 month old was loving the familiar tune we all grew up with! The end of the book offers some super tips for 'Green Living'. It's never too early to start sharing these important values with our younger generations! A percentage of sales from this title benefits global conservation too!" --Classmommy.com
"...this bright, lively interactive picture book makes a strong call for conservation. Each clear, spacious, double-page spread shows boys and girls of all races and places holding hands around the globe, playing together from the plains and deserts to the lakes and rivers and towns and cities ... The chanting repetition with the colorful pictures of children everywhere will have even young preschoolers joining in the playful celebration of diversity and connection and saving the world." --Booklist
"Printed on forest-friendly paper, this sweet children's book includes a sing-along CD and eco-tips for preserving the planet." --The O List, Oprah Magazine
"...this bright, lively interactive picture book makes a strong call for conservation. Each clear, spacious, double-page spread shows boys and girls of all races and places holding hands around the globe, playing together from the plains and deserts to the lakes and rivers and towns and cities ... The chanting repetition with the colorful pictures of children everywhere will have even young preschoolers joining in the playful celebration of diversity and connection and saving the world." --Booklist
"'Whole World', published by Barefoot Books, is the perfect way to celebrate our planet! This gorgeous hardcover book has incredible illustrations and comes with a catchy sing-along CD. Even my 17 month old was loving the familiar tune we all grew up with! The end of the book offers some super tips for 'Green Living'. It's never too early to start sharing these important values with our younger generations! A percentage of sales from this title benefits global conservation too!" --Classmommy.com
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