What if the world looked completely different... from a tiny spider's point of view?
Along Came a Human is a heartwarming and imaginative children's story that gently teaches one of life's most important lessons - understanding others before judging them.
Through the eyes of a small creature, young readers are invited to see humans from a completely new perspective - sometimes surprising, sometimes funny, and always meaningful.
This beautifully written story helps children develop empathy, kindness, and curiosity about the world around them.
Perfect for bedtime reading, this book helps children:
✔ Understand different perspectives
✔ Develop empathy and kindness
✔ Feel safe exploring new ideas
✔ Enjoy a gentle, engaging story before sleep
With its thoughtful message and charming storytelling, Along Came a Human is a story children will enjoy - and parents will love reading again and again.
Language
Place of publication
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight
ISBN-13
978-1-915449-80-1 (9781915449801)
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Jane Richards is a Scottish children's author from East Calder with a lifelong passion for creative writing, storytelling, and nature. She works with children with special needs and enjoys creating stories that encourage empathy, curiosity, and understanding in young readers.Her debut picture book, Along Came a Human, was inspired by her love of nature documentaries and her interest in exploring the world from unexpected perspectives. Through gentle humour and imaginative storytelling, Jane hopes to help children see misunderstood creatures - and each other - with greater compassion.Jane enjoys writing stories inspired by animals, nature, and everyday moments, and she is currently developing future children's book projects.