It's Up to Us
A Children's Terra Carta for Nature, People and Planet
Published on 1. November 2021
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-1-913750-55-8 (ISBN)
Description
'Children have a unique curiosity for Nature and for this amazing planet we call home.' So writes His Majesty King Charles III in his introduction to It's Up to Us: A Children's Terra Carta for Nature, People and Planet.
Join His Majesty, author Christopher Lloyd and 33 amazing award-winning artists from around the world on a beautiful, lyrical and thought-provoking voyage through Nature, the threats we face and an action plan for the future.
It's Up to Us is based on the Terra Carta, a roadmap to sustainability issued by His Majesty King Charles III and his Sustainable Markets Initiative. More than 400 corporations have already signed on, agreeing to put the health of Nature, People & Planet at the heart of their activities. Now it's up to all of us to make sure our leaders keep their promises.
This book has been developed in partnership with The Prince's Foundation, a charity established by His Majesty to demonstrate how Nature can be put at the heart of human activities. Half of all the proceeds from sales will go directly to the work of the charity, based at Dumfries House in Scotland.
Printed in the UK on recycled FSC paper with vegetable inks, and all the carbon impacts of the production have been offset through The World Land Trust and other programmes to reduce carbon emissions around the world.
Join His Majesty, author Christopher Lloyd and 33 amazing award-winning artists from around the world on a beautiful, lyrical and thought-provoking voyage through Nature, the threats we face and an action plan for the future.
It's Up to Us is based on the Terra Carta, a roadmap to sustainability issued by His Majesty King Charles III and his Sustainable Markets Initiative. More than 400 corporations have already signed on, agreeing to put the health of Nature, People & Planet at the heart of their activities. Now it's up to all of us to make sure our leaders keep their promises.
This book has been developed in partnership with The Prince's Foundation, a charity established by His Majesty to demonstrate how Nature can be put at the heart of human activities. Half of all the proceeds from sales will go directly to the work of the charity, based at Dumfries House in Scotland.
Printed in the UK on recycled FSC paper with vegetable inks, and all the carbon impacts of the production have been offset through The World Land Trust and other programmes to reduce carbon emissions around the world.
Reviews / Votes
"This is a timely and important book that both celebrates the natural world and helps young readers imagine a brighter future and a better world." -- Christopher Edge, author of 'The Jamie Drake Equation' "A triumph, both in terms of the poetically rendered text, and the emotional impact of the hugely contrasting illustration styles on display." -- Caroline Sanderson * The Bookseller * "This is a beautiful, poignant and important book at what feels like a crucial moment in history." * BookTrust * "It's Up to Us is entirely focused on climate change and the most pressing environmental issues currently experienced by the Earth." -- Alice Scarsi * Daily Express * "I read it to my six year old son and we both loved it.... perfectly put together. Such stunning art work, and I especially liked that it captured how a sense of common endeavour and love for the natural world may yet be the thing that saves us from the worst." -- Joss Garman * European Climate Foundation * "It's Up to Us is adorned with drawings by 33 illustrators from a plethora of national and cultural backgrounds ... One of the book's greatest strengths is how it deviates from the typical individualistic eco-friendly actions for children." -- Catrin Osbourne * Varsity * "Rather than inciting polarity, It's Up to Us aims to form cross-cultural and transgenerational bonds ... Although it is child-centred, It's Up to Us will inspire all parents, teachers, or any other adult that delves through its pages." -- Catrin Osbourne * Varsity *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Tonbridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 years
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 260 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-913750-55-8 (9781913750558)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Thirty-three highly talented children's artists and illustrators are featured in the book, including: Mehrdokht Amini (UK), Harmony Becker (USA), Wesley Bedrosian (USA), Sally Caulwell (Republic of Ireland), Raul Colon (USA), Reza Dalvand (Iran), Owen Davey (UK), Sally Deng (USA), Paolo Domeniconi (Italy), Leah Marie Dorion (Canada), Blak Douglas(Australia), Barry Falls (Northern Ireland), Victoria Fomina (Russia), Gunnella (Iceland), Nick Hayes (UK), Kumiko Horibe (Japan), Isol (Argentina), Su Jung Jang (UK), Murat Kalkavan (Turkey), Gwen Keraval (France), Ye Luying (China), Esteli Meza (Mexico), Poonam Mistry (UK), Rutu Modan (Israel), Musa Omusi (Kenya), Nick Sharratt (UK), Peter Sis (USA), Sydney Smith (Canada), Vanina Starkoff (Brazil), Fotini Tikkou (Greece), Luisa Uribe (Colombia), Stuart Armstrong (USA) and Phung Nguyen Quang & Huynh Kim Lien (Vietnam). Each spread is illustrated by a different artist in the spirit of Terra Carta, to celebrate a global diversity of style, background, race and ethnicity.
Christopher Lloyd is a world history author, educator and lecturer. His books include What on Earth Happened? (Bloomsbury 2008) and Absolutely Everything! (What on Earth Books 2018). He also edited the bestselling Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia (Britannica Books 2020). It's Up to Us has been written in collaboration with His Majesty's Sustainable Market Initiative and The Prince's Foundation, of which His Majesty is President, which provides holistic solutions to the challenges facing the world today and champions a sustainable approach to how we live our lives and build our communities. Profits from the sale of this book will be used to support the Prince's Foundation's charitable work.
Throughout his adult life, His Majesty King Charles III has dedicated himself to charitable causes, including environmental protection and sustainable development. He launched Terra Carta, his vision for a new contract between nature, people and planet, in early 2021.
Christopher Lloyd is a world history author, educator and lecturer. His books include What on Earth Happened? (Bloomsbury 2008) and Absolutely Everything! (What on Earth Books 2018). He also edited the bestselling Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia (Britannica Books 2020). It's Up to Us has been written in collaboration with His Majesty's Sustainable Market Initiative and The Prince's Foundation, of which His Majesty is President, which provides holistic solutions to the challenges facing the world today and champions a sustainable approach to how we live our lives and build our communities. Profits from the sale of this book will be used to support the Prince's Foundation's charitable work.
Throughout his adult life, His Majesty King Charles III has dedicated himself to charitable causes, including environmental protection and sustainable development. He launched Terra Carta, his vision for a new contract between nature, people and planet, in early 2021.