A book like a map that leads from imagination to scientific exploration!

The book begins with the question, "What if the Earth were flat?"
But then he suddenly shouts, 'The Earth is not flat!'
Then we show children ways to see for themselves that the Earth is round.
They say that we can tell that the Earth is round just by looking up at the sky or admiring the distant sea.

The story, which began as a play of imagination, continues into stories from various fields such as science, history, and society.
If the Earth becomes flat, the terrain and natural objects will change.
Both the Earth's rotation and the Earth's tilt are bound to change.
If the Earth were flat to begin with, the Titanic disaster and Columbus's discovery of the New World would have had different outcomes. Certain creatures would have had to strive to evolve.
The way we play, exercise, and even meet friends might all change! It's only natural that if the shape of the Earth changes, everything else in the world will change, too!

What would life on Earth be like if it were shaped differently, neither round nor flat? What interesting changes would occur in our lives? The author poses yet another question, leading us into a broader world of imagination.


Andrea Antinori, a writer who emotionally addresses scientific topics

Andrea Antinori is a picture book author who has received much attention after being selected as Illustrator of the Year for three consecutive years at the Bologna Children's Book Fair.
In 2023, she won the International Illustration Award at the Bologna International Children's Book Fair for "Who Was There Last Night?", and in 2019, she won the Best Picture Book Award at the Shanghai International Children's Book Fair for "The Great Battle."
His picture books are always full of cheerful imagination.


Of course, 『If the Earth were Flat?』 also has a lot of fun twisting the obvious.
Of course, I didn't forget to add a spoonful of affection to it.
This is the great charm of writer Antinori.
The warm colors and tones of the painting give a warm gaze toward the world, giving it a cozy feel.
In this book, I have carefully included my hope that Earthlings, Earth creatures, and even aliens will live safely.