The Planet in a Pickle Jar

Martin Stanev Press Reviews

A beautiful, original picture-book about cherishing our world and each other. - Metro

A visit to Grandma's house has surprising consequences in this original, magical debut, which celebrates family bonds and how we can work together to save the planet. -- Fiona Noble - The Bookseller

A clever and gloriously imaginative idea, wonderfully realised. - The Little Literary Society on Instagram

The story is full of wonder and magic, while having a truly important environmental message at its core. Martin's illustrations are absolutely dazzling too, allowing imaginations to run wild and free as we discover secret doors and hidden worlds. - Teeny Readers on Instagram

The book has some of the most detailed and mesmerising illustrations. - Raising Bookworms on Instagram

Sumptuously illustrated and wildly imaginative. Truly beautiful! - Fiona Lumbers, creator of Grandpa's Gift

The combination between the narrative and artwork was so cleverly planned in here as it brings so much fun and even notes of irony. - The Kids Bookstagrammer on Instagram

fun and quirky with a beautiful message on protecting our Earth. The art is stunning and looking for all the little details is something you can do for ages. - @following.the.neilsons on Instagram

This book has such a powerful message. - thewilsonsuk on Instagram

A brilliant intergenerational story filled with magic, excitement and a very important environmental message. - bearcavelibrary on Instagram

It's cute, super fun and has such detailed, brilliant illustrations. -- Booksgrowminds on Instagram The illustrations are so amazing at telling their own story. -- Storybook_mama on instagram A must read if you like unique tales. -- Our.world.of.worlds on Instagram The illustrations bring the wonder of this tale to life as they are filled with magical little details and wonders. -- Maistorybooklibrary on Instagram The sweetest and most beautiful introduction to saving our planet! -- Thetinyactivists on Instagram This lovely, clever book highlights the importance of stewardship. -- Word Bookstores A clever story that emphasizes the importance of protecting our planet and our families, -- Home.read.play on Instagram With beautiful, detailed illustrations and a magical storyline, this one will have readers of all ages entranced. It will also encourage audiences to protect and care for planet Earth. - @littlecubliteracy on Instagram

A powerful tale about perspective & preserving. - @loveyolibrary on Instagram

It's fantastic to see a book about magic also highlighting the destruction of our planet without it ever losing in childlike wonder. - @milou reads books on Instagram

A beautiful book - @melanie.feltham on Instagram