Our World : A First Book of Geography

“[A] beautifully illustrated geographical primer.”—Washington Post

“[A] superior picture book.”—The Financial Times

A read-aloud introduction to geography for young children that, when opened and folded back, creates a freestanding globe

Children are invited to identify and experience the Earth's amazing geography through rhyming verse and lush illustrations: from rivers, lakes, and oceans deep, to valleys, hills, and mountains steep. Secondary text offers more detailed, curriculum-focused facts and encourages readers to consider their own living environments, making the reading experience personal yet set within a global backdrop. This informative homage to Earth is sure to inspire readers to learn more about their planet – and to engage with the world around them.

Sue Lowell Gallion is a children's book author based in Kansas City. This is her fifth book, and her first non-fiction title.

Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator from China. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2014 with an MFA in Illustration, and has since worked as a commercial illustrator for clients such as The New Yorker, Apple, Penguin, Airbnb, New York Times, and Chanel.