The captivating new companion to international bestsellers "Here We Are" and "What We'll Build."
A father takes his two children on a thrilling, out-of-this-world adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time.

This becomes a brief history of the world and a whistle-stop guide to the universe, all rolled into one, and told with Oliver Jeffers's inimitable perspective, wit, and exquisite artwork.

"Meanwhile Back on Earth" gives a unique look at life on Earth with a cosmic perspective, and an enduring message that what binds us together matters more than what sets us apart.

A timely story for families everywhere.