The World to Come - World to Come – A Times Book of the Year 2024
Robert Macfarlane, Johnny Flynn, Emily Sutton
The Guardian Best Children’s Books of 2024
The Times Best Children’s Books of 2024
Waterstones Best Children’s Books of 2024
Shortlisted for Foyles Book of the Year 2024
Shortlisted for Nibbies Illustrated Book of the Year 2025
Stunning picture book collaboration from bestselling author Robert Macfarlane, actor Johnny Flynn and illustrator Emily Sutton
On my way through the wood wound a thread through the dream…
Take a lyrical journey with a father and son who walk together through an ever-changing landscape and discover a world to come that’s filled with hope. This beautiful book sings with a love of words and rhythm, and vividly conjures the magic of nature.Astonishing artwork makes this picture book an instant classic
· An all-star collaboration created by actor-musician Johnny Flynn, bestselling author Robert Macfarlane and award-winning illustrator Emily Sutton
· An instant classic showcasing the beauty of nature
· Wonderful read-aloud text that sings with a love of words and rhythm
· Stunning illustrations for a picture book filled with hope and wonder
Praise for The World to Come
‘A lovely-looking and thought-provoking thing"" – Mark Radcliffe
’A message of hope and beauty’ -Countryfile
Reviews
I like it but it was not long
Officer Petronella Frankenstein 25.08.2025
I liekd it because you had to spot the otter on every page. My favourite character was the otter and my favourite bit was when the otter was follwoing the people all through the book. I would recommend this book to people who are interested in nature and the world.
Judge Quincy Paddington 04.07.2025
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