Finding Wild

From School Library Journal --------------------------- K-Gr 2—Inspiring children to cl the "wild" where they can find it, this notable debut is a paean to the beauty, fun, and relevance of the natural world. Emerging from the subway, two children travel through fields, forests, ains, and meadows, exploring the many pleasures to be found outdoors. Evocative language encourages the use of all five senses when journeying through the landscape. "Wild is full of smells—fresh mint, ancient cave, sun-baked desert, sharp pine, salt sea. Every scent begging you to drink it in." City dwellers are emboldened to seek out and investigate nature hiding amid the buildings and streets, as the children return home and discover an urban oasis. Multitextured digitally finished watercolor and pencil illustrations portray the varieties of nature, from a tiny sprout and shiny spiderweb to a lakeside trail and a pack of baying wolves. Colorful spreads provide space to feel the grandeur of the environment. VERDICT In an age when children spend less and less time outside, this ode to the wonder of the natural world is a step in the right direction. Perfect for a city-critters or nature unit.—Teri Markson, Los Angeles Public Library Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) About the Author ---------------- Megan Wagner Lloyd lives in Washington DC with her family. She loves to find wild while hiking in the woods and exploring on the beach. This is her first book. Visit Megan at meganwagnerlloyd.com. Abigail Halpin finds wild in the woods of Maine, where she grew up and spent her summers camping with her family. Her first picture book was Bella’s Rules by Elissa Haden Guest. She has also illustrated many beautiful covers for novels. She lives in Maine. Visit her at theodesign.com. Read more ( javascript:void(0) )

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