The World to Come – A Times Book of the Year 2024

Authors: Robert Macfarlane, Johnny Flynn & Emily Sutton

Poetry (Children's / Teenage) | General fiction (Children's / Teenage) | Natural history (Children’s/Teenage)

Published on 19^th March 2026 by Magic Cat Publishing in the United Kingdom.

Paperback / softback | 32 pages
280mm x 242mm x 5mm | 192g

The Guardian Best Children's Books of 2024The Times Best Children's Books of 2024Waterstones Best Children's Books of 2024Shortlisted for Foyles Book of the Year 2024Shortlisted for Nibbies Illustrated Book of the Year 2025Stunning picture book collaboration from bestselling author Robert Macfarlane, actor Johnny Flynn and illustrator Emily SuttonOn my way through the wood wound a thread through the dream...

Take a lyrical journey with a father and son who walk together through an ever-changing landscape and discover a world to come that's filled with hope.

This beautiful book sings with a love of words and rhythm, and vividly conjures the magic of nature.

Astonishing artwork makes this picture book an instant classic· An all-star collaboration created by actor-musician Johnny Flynn, bestselling author Robert Macfarlane and award-winning illustrator Emily Sutton· An instant classic showcasing the beauty of nature· Wonderful read-aloud text that sings with a love of words and rhythm· Stunning illustrations for a picture book filled with hope and wonder