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Be Wild, Little One

Olivia Hope author Daniel Egnéus illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:12th May '22

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An inspirational celebration of life and how rich it can be if we keep our hearts and minds open to the beauty of the world around us

**Luminously beautiful - Guardian**
**Utterly enchanting - Daily Mail**
**Poetic and inspiring - Irish Examiner**

**Magical - Shirley Hughes**
**Will make your heart glow - Sunday Times**
**An audacious instant classic - Irish Independent**

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Wake up early, don’t be shy.

This bright world can make you FLY . . .


This gorgeous, uplifting picture book celebrates the wildness in all of us, and the beauty of the world all around us. Prepare for a heart-lifting journey through the beauties of nature: from pine forests to awe-inspiring mountains, and from sparkling seas to starry skies, each page is full of wonders. Fly across oceans, run with wolves through the mountain snow, dance with fireflies, and prepare to BE WILD!

With a lyrical text from talented debut author Olivia Hope, and stunning, immersive illustrations by Daniel Egnéus, this stand-out book brims with joy and possibility and makes the perfect gift for any little one.

Olivia Hope’s simple and evocative text has inspired Daniel Egneus to create spread after magical spread with superbly varied colour. An outstanding book to enchant readers of all ages -- Shirley Hughes
A magical book about a child discovering the wild world * Michael Morpurgo *
A poem encouraging a life of daring and adventure in tune with nature, illustrated with exuberance and imagination to make a magical, richly colourful picture book that was admired by Shirley Hughes * Children’s Book of the Week (One To Watch), Sunday Times *
This luminously beautiful picture book is filled with tender, thrilling exhortations to embrace wildness: diving into the deepest blue, swinging along with chimpanzees or wishing on every star * Guardian *
A poetic text, filled with love, wisdom, energy and encouragement, this is the perfect book for supporting young children to shake off all hesitancy and venture out into the world again, wildly. * Inis Magazine (Children's Books Ireland) *

Stunning. The illustrations took my breath away, and the last few pages stole my heart. I absolutely loved it.

* Debi Gliori, bestselling creator of NO MATTER WHAT *
Fragile, dreamlike, joyous, hopeful, heartfelt ... outstanding * Lu Fraser, bestselling author of THE LITTLEST YAK *
Poetic and inspiring ... A delightfully captivating book that will be a welcome treat for readers to enjoy time and time again. * Irish Examiner *
Encourages the young reader to enjoy the world imaginatively ... triumphant. * Books for Keeps *
A lyrical ode to being yourself and finding your own personal wild . . . An audacious instant classic. Magical. * Irish Independent *
This utterly enchanting book is a clarion call to children to open themselves up to all the possibilities the natural world can offer. From dancing with fireflies to climbing trees and swinging along with chimpanzees, the pull of limitless freedom is hypnotic * Daily Mail *
BE WILD, LITTLE ONE will take readers on an amazing adventure around the world! The inspiring words and luminous art encourage us to enjoy all kinds of adventures and experiences * Storytime Magazine *
A picture book to make your heart glow . . . the perfect gift with which to welcome a child into this world * Sunday Times *
A spellbinding book about the wonders of nature * Irish Examiner *
A lyrical ode to being yourself and finding your own personal wild. The text is a joy to read aloud and the illustrations are magical * Irish Independent *
Exhilarating. A heartfelt, affirming read to share with the young and very young * Irish Independent on Sunday *
Delightful . . . Each page is an enticement to get outside and explore * Kirkus Reviews *
It’s a lively reminder of how the call of the wild can stir one’s soul. * Publishers Weekly *

ISBN: 9781408884805

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1000g

32 pages