The Wild
The Wild by Yuval Zommer is a beautifully illustrated modern fable published by Random House Children’s Books on February 27, 2024. This 32-page book presents Earth as a precious and vulnerable entity known as the Wild, exploring the relationship between humans and nature through a fairy tale lens. The narrative begins with a harmonious existence where people live lightly, but as they take more than they need, the Wild begins to suffer.
Readers will find a story that emphasizes the importance of environmental stewardship and the need for activism and social justice. Through the journey of a brave young child who raises their voice, Zommer conveys a hopeful message about healing and well-being. The enchanting illustrations complement the narrative, making it a valuable resource for families to engage in meaningful discussions about the urgency of protecting our planet.
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An exquisitely illustrated modern fable about protecting our planet, in which Earth is imagined as a beautiful, precious, and vulnerable creature called the Wild. From the author-illustrator of The Tree That’s Meant to Be.
Once upon a time, somewhere not far away, was the Wild. The Wild was huge and giving, and everything from insects to birds to humans made their home in it. At first, people lived lightly and took only what they needed, but when they started to take more, the Wild suffered. But one day, a young child is brave enough to raise their voice . . .
In this environmental story told as a fairy tale, author-illustrator Yuval Zommer shares a hopeful and powerful message of healing, well-being, and humanity’s precious and precarious relationship with nature.
The magical artwork and sensitively told story will help families have meaningful conversations with young children about the urgency to protect Earth.
Look for all of Yuval Zommer’s beautiful nature stories:
The Tree That’s Meant to Be
A Thing Called Snow
The Lights That Dance in the Night
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