From the award-winning illustrator and author of The Fox and the
Star, Coralie Bickford-Smith, a beautifully illustrated tale about a
Worm, a Bird, and the importance of being present and appreciating what
you have, where you are.
Winner of Communication Arts 2018 Illustration Annual
Digging through the ground day in and day out, Worm dreams of a better
life. Despite having endless paths of dirt to plough, other burrowing
creatures to befriend, and underground treasures to discover, Worm wants
more--more space to be alone. Too busy to see the world around it,
pushing everything aside, Worm learns a hard lesson in appreciating what
you have and where you are.
This beautifully illustrated tale by award-winning author and
illustrator Coralie Bickford-Smith explores themes of hope, curiosity,
and the circle of life. Taking inspiration from Seneca's essay "On the
Shortness of Life," which reads "But life is very short and anxious for
those who forget the past, neglect the present and fear the future," and
drawing from the simple wisdom of the natural world, Bickford-Smith
reminds readers about the importance of slowing down and engaging in the
life around us.
Printed in Italy, with a foil-stamped cloth cover, sewn binding,
metallic inks, and high-quality paper, Bickford-Smith's new illustrated
book is for readers of all ages of fables and fairy tales, from
gardeners to bird-watchers to design lovers, and for those seeking
mindfulness.
--and it will be a great companion volume to her first book, The Fox
and the Star, named Waterstones Book of the Year in 2015.
