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About The Book
Show young readers that whether they live in the country, city, or suburbs, their backyard is a world full of wonder ready to be explored in this imaginative picture book sure to delight fans of Lucy Ruth Cummins and Gabi Snyder.
As children play together, a sandbox becomes a desert, sidewalk chalk drawings become an art gallery, and everything that can be dreamed up is within reach. From forests to hike and mountains to climb, oceans to sail and castles to build, creative little ones don’t have to look any farther than their own backyard for wonderful things to be discovered!
As children play together, a sandbox becomes a desert, sidewalk chalk drawings become an art gallery, and everything that can be dreamed up is within reach. From forests to hike and mountains to climb, oceans to sail and castles to build, creative little ones don’t have to look any farther than their own backyard for wonderful things to be discovered!
About The Author
Photo by Nicolas Worth
Jami Gigot is the author-illustrator of many books for children, including Starboy: Inspired by the Life and Lyrics of David Bowie, Imagination Vacation, Seb and the Sun, Mae and the Moon, and The World in Our Backyard and the illustrator of My Daddy Can Fly!. She has also worked as a visual artist on many award-winning films. In her free time, she can be found in a hammock in her small and lovely backyard, bird-watching and listening to the buzzing of bees. She lives in Vancouver, BC, with her husband, two children, and a big orange cat. Visit her at JamiGigot.com.
About The Illustrator
Photo by Nicolas Worth
Jami Gigot is the author-illustrator of many books for children, including Starboy: Inspired by the Life and Lyrics of David Bowie, Imagination Vacation, Seb and the Sun, Mae and the Moon, and The World in Our Backyard and the illustrator of My Daddy Can Fly!. She has also worked as a visual artist on many award-winning films. In her free time, she can be found in a hammock in her small and lovely backyard, bird-watching and listening to the buzzing of bees. She lives in Vancouver, BC, with her husband, two children, and a big orange cat. Visit her at JamiGigot.com.
Why We Love It
“This book makes me nostalgic for all the days I spent playing pretend in my own backyard. I’m excited to see this story inspire a new generation of readers to go outside and use their imaginations!”
—Catherine L., Editor, on The World in Our Backyard
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (June 25, 2024)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665935128
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
"Sprightly, colorful digital illustrations and spare but stirring text brim with childlike creativity and wonder. There’s lots of fun to be had in your own backyard—and in this lively book."
– Kirkus Reviews, 4/15/24
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): The World in Our Backyard Hardcover 9781665935128
- Author Photo (jpg): Jami Gigot Photo by Nicolas Worth(0.1 MB)
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