Mock Caldecott Review: Here We Are


Binary Data 9780399167898 Last, and last to be published in 2017, but certainly not least in our Mock Caldecott review series is Here We Are: notes for living on planet Earth by acclaimed author-illustrator, Oliver Jeffers.

Written for his son during the first few months of his life, Here We Are is exactly what the title suggests, a guide to life on our planet. With his singular illustration style and tongue in cheek humor, Jeffers takes us through what makes Earth, Earth, and in the process what makes us, human. The overarching theme throughout is respect for our planet, ourselves and one another.

"It looks big, Earth. But there are lots of us on here so be kind. There is enough for everyone."

Be sure to watch out for characters from other books throughout the illustrations and read the quotations he has chosen for the dedication and copyright pages. Also, don't forget to vote in our Mock Caldecott awards by January 31st.

Binary Data Screen-Shot-2017-05-19-at-10.18.43.png?q=65&w=1200 Related image

Recent News

Add new comment