Published January 2012 Walker
From the publisher:
Meet Wild Child! She’s spirited and curious. She’s fearless and free. She lives alone in a mystical, prehistoric world – the last child in a dramatic landscape, where anything could happen. Follow her through her day as she explores her world from the foot of the mountain to the heart of the wood; while she runs with the rabbits and swims with the fish – but beware of the grown-ups and sensible shoes! Join the magic and unleash the wild child in YOU!
I love Jeanne Willis, and she has written some of my favourite picture books of all time. I am in two minds about this book. I really like the text, it rhymes well and has great rhythm, which can be hard to get right. I am undecided about the illustrations, I think it's just a personal thing, as I prefer traditional illustrations in picture books, as opposed to photographic style.
It's a book that different people will find different meanings in. For me, it's a look at childhood and how we coddle children so much that they have little time and opportunity to be outside, explore and be 'wild'.
They scrubbed them with soap and they made them eat peas
They made them behave and say pardon and please
They took all their wisdom and wildness away -
That's why there are none in the forests today
Who will like this
book: Boys and girls Age 5+
Read it if you like: Rhyme and books that give you something to talk about
Read it if you like: Rhyme and books that give you something to talk about
A lovely reminder to let kids be kids!
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