by K. L. Going
First published 2023
Earth teems with countless forms of life, each playing its part in an endless web of connection. People walk among towering trees while birds soar overhead through drifting clouds. Rain falls to nourish the soil where insects burrow and plants take root. Ocean waves carry nutrients that feed tiny creatures, which in turn sustain larger animals. Every element depends on others in ways both obvious and hidden. Through cumulative storytelling that builds layer upon layer, the narrative reveals how each living thing belongs to something greater. Detailed collages bring this interconnected world to vivid life, showing the intricate relationships that bind all creatures together. The story celebrates the remarkable planet we call home and our place within its complex systems.
Genres: science, nature, animals, environment, non-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, intimate
Setting: Earth
40 pages · Hardcover · Beach Lane Books