The Greatest Show on Earth by Mini Grey

Discover The Greatest Show on Earth, an eye-catching non-fiction narrative for young readers about life on Earth during the past 4.6 billion years, by acclaimed author & illustrator Mini Grey.  Learn about Earth's key moments, discover all the creatures and changes that came before humans arrived on Earth, and find out just how short a time humans have shared the planet with them!

 The Greatest Show on Earth by Mini Grey  (Penguin Random House Children's Books)

Mini Grey's The Greatest Show on Earth is a highly illustrated non-fiction narrative that helps young children understand the story of life on Earth, including a time-line and explanations for how different life forms developed.  It is presented as a 'shoebox theatre' with insects providing the engaging narrative, and giving plenty of scope for homes and classrooms to create their own shoebox display of Earth's history.

Author and illustrator Mini Grey introduces The Greatest Show on Earth, and we share some of the incredible spreads from the book:

 Let the Performance Begin!

 Some Key Moments in the Performance - The Story of Life on Earth

And discover what comes next....!