Everything changes, from the birth of new stars to the endlessly shifting tides and tiniest life cycle.
Everything in this universe changes. Even us. Sometimes we're lucky enough to see these changes happen, while others take many lifetimes. Explore the awe-inspiring processes of change in the natural world, from the life of a bright shining star, the endless motion of the tides, and a caterpillar transforming into something new, to our own changing thoughts and feelings.
All Things Change is a lyrical and beautifully illustrated book looking at the many different processes of change in the natural world, covering geology, ecology, biology and more. It also embraces the philosophical topic of change - how do we approach changes that make us feel sad? How do we cope with changes we can't control?
Ideal for children to explore independently or with parents, it holds a special appeal for anyone struggling to find stability in a rapidly changing world.
From the book:
In everyone's life, change is going to happen, one way or another. Learning to accept it, and make the changes you want to, is very useful. Preparing and planning for a change helps you cope with it when it comes. Getting used to a change can take time, but bit by bit, it gets easier.
Changes can bring new, wonderful opportunities, and make life more interesting. They can lead to new discoveries and take you to places you never imagined! And, although change can be hard, it's much better than nothing ever changing at all.
Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.
Sarah Edmonds is a freelance illustrator on projects with publishers, museums, national parks and charities. Alongside this, her collection of playful illustrated gifts has grown and is sold online and in gift shops.
Sarah is inspired by vintage print production, instructional children's illustration and mid-century colour palettes. Those influences show - she has a particular eye for colour and a unique, memorable palette. Her previous non-fiction titles include: Save Our Species by Dominic Couzens (HarperCollins), All Things Change by Anna Claybourne (Welbeck) and Funny Bums, Freaky Beaks by Sean Taylor and ecologist Alex Morss (Welbeck).
Sarah lives by the sea in Worthing, with her partner and their two young children.
