Product guide

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth — Illustrated Picture Book

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth is an illustrated children's picture book by Oliver Jeffers about Earth, space, humanity, and living together. Its short 48-page format and gentle, humorous approach suit shared reading and introducing big ideas to young children.

At a glance

Covers Earth, its place in space, and humanity through a young-child-friendly picture-book approach.
Publisher description emphasizes humor, kindness, and tolerance alongside information about the world.
The illustrated edition is listed at 48 pages.

Price

$9.47Save 55%

Reference price: ~~$20.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The wide-ranging topics give parents a starting point for discussing the planet, sky, oceans, and how people live together.
At 48 pages, it is a relatively short read for shared story time.
Customer feedback highlights illustrations, kid-friendly educational content, and a warm message.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Philomel Books
Publication date	November 14, 2017
Edition	Illustrated
Language	English
Print length	48 pages
ISBN-10	0399167897
ISBN-13	978-0399167898

Audience
Reading age	1 - 5 years, from customers
Grade level	Preschool - 2

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	9.81 x 0.42 x 11.25 inches
Weight listed	1.25 pounds

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Parents or caregivers looking for an illustrated book to read aloud with toddlers and preschool-age children.
Gift buyers seeking a picture book that combines big-picture topics with messages about kindness and tolerance.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a detailed science reference or a text focused on one subject rather than a broad introduction.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 6,268 ratings

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Customer feedback is strongly positive overall, with customers highlighting the illustrations, accessible educational content, and gentle message. Reported appeal to toddlers and families makes sense for shared reading, while the broad topics are presented as an introduction rather than a detailed science lesson. Aggregate ratings are favorable, but they do not establish that every child or reader will respond the same way.

Positive themes

Customers praise the illustrations and kid-friendly explanations of topics including the solar system, ocean, and sky.
Feedback also highlights the book's message and enjoyment as a gift or shared read.

Frequently asked questions

What topics does Here We Are cover?

The listing describes a broad introduction to Earth's terrain, our place in space, and humanity, with themes of kindness and tolerance.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 48 pages.

Who is the book intended for?

The listing gives a reading age of 1–5 years, attributed to customers, and a grade level of Preschool–2. Customer feedback also mentions enjoyment among toddlers and older children.