Home of the Wild
Will be published approx. on 19. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
36 pages
978-1-83575-015-5 (ISBN)
Description
"A house is not a home for wild things;
wild things need to run, and soar, and swim."
In the quiet dawn of the spring forest a boy finds an orphan fawn, hungry and alone. He carefully carries her home, caring for her while she grows strong. The boy and the fawn become inseparable.
But the young deer is a wild thing and soon she is ready to discover a home of her own.
When a big storm threatens, the boy worries for the young deer. Can the friends find each other again? Are some bonds stronger than goodbye?
Lyrical and atmospheric, this beautiful picture book by award-winning author Louise Greig and illustrator Julia Moscardo is an uplifting story of belonging, the enduring connection between humans and nature, and a tender lesson in learning when to let go.
wild things need to run, and soar, and swim."
In the quiet dawn of the spring forest a boy finds an orphan fawn, hungry and alone. He carefully carries her home, caring for her while she grows strong. The boy and the fawn become inseparable.
But the young deer is a wild thing and soon she is ready to discover a home of her own.
When a big storm threatens, the boy worries for the young deer. Can the friends find each other again? Are some bonds stronger than goodbye?
Lyrical and atmospheric, this beautiful picture book by award-winning author Louise Greig and illustrator Julia Moscardo is an uplifting story of belonging, the enduring connection between humans and nature, and a tender lesson in learning when to let go.
Reviews / Votes
'An uplifting, lyrical story of wildness and belonging, against the evocative backdrop of the Scottish mountains.'-- The Bookseller
'Lyrical language and realistic illustrations honor the natural world and a loving relationship.'
-- Kirkus Reviews
'Soft, attentive illustrations contribute to the soothing atmosphere of this lovely story about caring for the world around us, which cares for us in return.'
-- Foreword Reviews
'Moscardo's beautiful watercolor illustrations are perfectly matched to the text and manage to convey both a cozy sense of warmth and friendship but also the majesty and wildness of the woods.'
-- Youth Services Book Review
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 7 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 240 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83575-015-5 (9781835750155)
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Louise Greig is a multi-award winning poet and author from Scotland. She has featured on the shortlist for several major children's book awards, including the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Inspired by the Scottish landscape and the company of animals, Louise's picture books include The Island and the Bear and The Home of the Wild. She lives in Aberdeen with her husband. Julia Moscardo is a Spanish illustrator and visual artist based in the UK. She studied Fine Art in Valencia, Spain, and Children?s Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. She is the illustrator of The Home of the Wild (Floris Books) and Changing Tides (Little Tiger). Julia lives in Nottingham with her partner and their daughter.