Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 4 to 8
- Grade: p to 3
What Esther loves the most, what she dreams about every night, is space.
From the award-winning illustrator of Leap!, Bedtime 1, 2, 3, and The Snow Knows, Come Back to Earth, Esther! is a full-hearted celebration of a fun-loving, space-obsessed girl who wishes, more than anything, to build her own spaceship, liftoff into the sky, and explore the galaxy. Featuring lively, accessible text and an exceptional protagonist with a supportive, diverse family, this STEM-friendly book is a celebration of imagination and making your own dreams come true.
About the author
Josée Bisaillon a illustré plus de trente-cinq livres pour enfants et créé de nombreuses illustrations pour des magazines et des journaux. Elle a été finaliste au Prix littéraire du Gouverneur général à deux reprises et a remporté le prestigieux Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award pour The Snow Knows. Il s’agit du quatrième ouvrage de Josée avec Orca, après My Head in the Clouds et Bedtime 123 écrit par Eric Walters, un succès de librairie. Elle vit en banlieue de Montréal avec sa famille.
"The text in this endearing picture book is lively, age appropriate, and relatable. Each page of text is reflective of the illustrations it accompanies. Readers can't help but love Esther, whose creativity and determination are two messages for readers found in the story. Esther has spunk, fortitude and patience, all qualities needed when one is trying to make one's dreams come true." —Resource Links (Pouch Cove, NF)
"Whether kids are space-obsessed or not, they will likely identify with Esther's singular focus and desire to create and build. With its beguiling illustrations and inviting text, Come Back to Earth, Esther! is a great addition to the growing canon of STEM-focused picture books featuring female protagonists." —Quill & Quire (Toronto, ON)
"Come Back to Earth Esther is a book for the whole family, reminding us that nothing is impossible, with enough heart, imagination and hard work. Your own little reader will want to build their own spaceship to explore our galaxy—A truly lovely book!" —Mightyvillage.ca
"From a diverse family, Ether is a fun, engaging character who is as confident in her ability to concentrate on school work when needed as she is in her ability to do whatever she must—research, plan, build and more—to achieve her dreams." —Canadian Children's Book News (Toronto, ON)
Other titles by Josée Bisaillon
The Moon is a Silver Pond, The Sun is a Peach
A Flippable Book
Martin and the River
Poem in My Pocket
Out into the Big Wide Lake
A Story of Seasonal Change
A Great Big Night
The Sun is a Peach
Boreal Forest, The
A Year in the World’s Largest Land Biome