More than half of the people in the world live in cities! They give us places to live, exciting place to visit and offer a home to a huge variety of animals, from speedy swifts to prowling foxes. But our cities are especially at risk from climate change and pollution. Find out how we can all help to look after our precious cities, as well as enjoy them.

Children’s Planet is a beautifully illustrated series of picture books that encourage children to engage with and enjoy our precious natural surroundings. Perfect for children aged 5 and up.

Louise Spilsbury

Award-winning author Louise Spilsbury, who also writes under the name Louise Kay Stewart, has written over 250 books for young people on a wide range of exciting subjects. She loves writing children’s books as it gives her the chance to keep learning about new stuff. She lives and works near the coast in South Devon and loves to walk on the beach and swim in the sea after work. Louise won The English Association Margaret Mallett Award for Children’s Non-Fiction 2019 for Rebel Voices: the rise of votes for women.

Khoa Le

Khoa Le is an illustrator from Vietnam. She graduated from Fine Art University in Ho Chi Minh, and has been working in publishing most of her life. She has illustrated many books published in Vietnam, Europe, the United Kingdom and United States. She works and lives with her cats.