I am the Universe
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I am the Universe
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A gorgeous, award-winning illustrated story about our place in the Universe - it comes with a billion star rating!
From glittering galaxies to busy city streets, this stunning picture book takes you on a tour around the Universe.
I am the Universe, an infinite space of glittering galaxies.
It's a starlit journey through space that will lead you to a wonderful planet brimming with all kinds of life - including yours.
This stunning story demonstrating the scale of the Universe and our place in it was created specially for children aged three years and up by the award-winning author-illustrator Vasanti Unka, who lives in Auckland, New Zealand, the Earth, the Solar System, the Galaxy, the Milky Way, the Universe.
Winner, NZ Booklovers Award for Best Children's Book 2021
Product Details
INFORMATION
Barcode: 9780143773443
Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 September 2020
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Length: 12.0mm
Width: 246.0mm
Height: 317.0mm
Weight: 528g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Vasanti Unka is an award-winning writer, designer and illustrator of children's picture books, noted for the originality of her storytelling, her riotously colourful and inventive illustrations and the innovative design and production of her books. Her stories have won awards in New Zealand and internationally, and have sold around the world. Vasanti lives in Auckland, New Zealand, where she juggles creative work and numerous book projects.
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