Pavla Hanackova (1990–2021) was a Czech author who studied English and Chinese at Palacký University, Olomouc, and later worked as a children's book editor for Albatros. In addition to her love of travel, she had a deep passion for food – and all things food-related. She hailed from a picturesque Moravian village surrounded by vineyards.Linh Dao spent much of her life in Hanoi, Vietnam, where she was born, before moving to the Czech Republic. She studied illustration in Brno and animation in Zlín, where her graduation film earned several international awards. In 2016, she won a prize in the Young Creative category at the ADC Creative Awards. After a stint in corporate life, she returned to freelancing as an illustrator and animator. She lives in Brno, where she survives mainly on potato chips and green tea.

"Take Me Home: Waters of the World is a delightfully entertaining and informative compendium facts about bodies of water from around the globe, pointing out the animals and plants found in them, as well as the unique features and inner workings of these environments ranging from polar waters to the Amazon river -- and finding out which one is the right one for each of them, as well as what happens after they reach their final destination!" ―Midwest Book Review"This book was greatly enjoyable. The illustrations were colorful and adorable in depicting the wildlife. The narration was for older elementary, but I think younger children could also learn and be entertained by the content within the book. It's a great introduction into conservation, helping the environment, and learning about the world. I would greatly look forward to other selections by this author and illustrator! I will recommend this to my coworkers at our library!" ―Jordan Gray, Librarian"There is a lot to learn in these intriguing and easily digestible facts found on every page. There is so much to learn in this book, and I loved all the cool facts included throughout. The illustrations are fantastic throughout with a light cartoonish element that will appeal to young readers and so many cool details on each page. Together with the text, there is so much to learn! Animals and information come to life through the images. The font is really easy to read throughout, and I appreciated that animals are labeled where they are pictured, whether or not they are accompanied by fun facts. This book would be a great start to learning about bodies of water and the many things that live there- perfect for children who love learning cool facts! With an engaging presentation and detailed illustrations, TAKE ME HOME: WATERS OF THE WORLD is a great choice to learn fun facts and as a springboard to studying oceans, lakes, and rivers and the creatures who live within them. Highly recommend for classrooms, libraries, and for budding ocean enthusiasts!" ―YA Books Central"Take Me Home: Waters of the World is packed with great information presented in an accessible way to preschool-elementary aged kids." ―Kids Read the World

• THE ATLANTIC OCEAN - THE POLAR SEAS - THE CORAL REEFS (IN THE CORAL TRIANGLE) - THE AMAZON RIVER (IN SOUTH AMERICA) - THE WETLANDS OF FLORIDA - A MANGROVE SWAMP IN AUSTRALIA - A LAKE IN CENTRAL EUROPE