In Our Hands

By Lucy Farfort,

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We called it 'The Dulling'.


It had been creeping in for such a long time, and had started so gradually, that most people barely even noticed.


As the Dulling spread, people began to fight and isolate themselves from each other. Neighbours became enemies, friends became strangers, and soon all colour…

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1 author picked In Our Hands as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is a great book about the responsibility we all share to look after the environment, and it is told with beautiful illustrations. My sons love this book and have been inspired by it to recreate it and think about their impact on the world. It's nice the way the positivity spreads, and this is a great message to pass on to your kids. 

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