Our Time On Earth: Animal Lifespans from the Mayfly to the Immortal Jellyfish (Hardcover)

By: Lily Murray (Author), Jesse Hodgson (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9781787417083

We are all on Earth but for a fleeting moment, yet no two lives are the same. From the delicate mayfly, which lives for just a few precious hours, to the death-defying immortal jellyfish, this book about animal life cycles is a celebration of creatures big and small.

Beautifully written by bestselling children's author Lily Murray, this book explores lifespans across the animal kingdom. Beginning with the very shortest, and ending with the longest, learn about the lives of the incredible monarch butterfly, the mysterious axolotl, the grand Galapagos tortoise and many more in this uplifting and eye-opening book. It has never been more important to appreciate and understand the diversity of life.

Stunning illustrations by highly-commended artist Jesse Hodgson perfectly capture each animal in their natural habitat, making this the ideal gift book as well as educational.

About the Author

Lily grew up in the wilds of snowy nowhere, spending much of her time talking to animals and making up stories. She has continued to do this in her adult life, and now writes both fiction and non-fiction books for children. Her titles include big books about dinosaurs, rhyming books about dinosaurs and stories about escapee hot dogs. Her books for STUDIO PRESS include the best-selling 'No Worries' and the Disney Animated Classics series. Follow Lily on Instagram and Twitter @lilymurraybooks

About the Illustrator

Jesse Hodgson studied Illustration in Bristol at the University of the West of England. She now lives and works in Bristol, where she has a studio space. She is the author and illustrator of several picture books.

Her Illustrations for Pongo received the 'Highly Commended' award in the 2012 Macmillan Children's Book Awards.