Home of the Wild
Louise Greig author Julia Moscardo illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Floris Books
Publishing:19th Mar '26
£8.99
This title is due to be published on 19th March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
"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 Júlia Moscardó is an uplifting story of belonging, the enduring connection between humans and nature, and a tender lesson in learning when to let go.
'An uplifting, lyrical story of wildness and belonging, against the evocative backdrop of the Scottish mountains.'
-- The Bookseller
'A beautiful and moving book, which helps little ones to examine the complex nature of friendship.'
-- Scottish Book Trust
'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
'Moscardó'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
ISBN: 9781835750155
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
32 pages