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Wild Child
A Journey Through Nature
Series: Wild Child
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Ideal for children aged six and above who are curious about nature, aspiring young naturalists, and families seeking interactive, educational books on wildlife and conservation.
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See moreTake a nature walk with Dara McAnulty and learn all about our native birds, animals, trees and flowers.
Take a nature walk with Dara McAnulty and learn all about our native birds, animals, trees and flowers.
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Shortlisted for The Wainwright Prize for Nature and Conservation Writing for Children 2022.
Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the Year 2022.
Join the brilliant Dara McAnulty, winner of the Wainwright Prize for Diary of a Young Naturalist, as he takes you on a nature walk to share in the joy of connecting with the natural world on your multi-sensory journey starting just beyond your own front door.
Wild Child: A Journey Through Nature is a beautiful gift book, illustrated in full colour by Barry Falls, and divided into five chapters: looking out of the window, venturing out into the garden, walking in the woods, investigating heathland and wandering on the river bank.
Dara pauses to tell you about each habitat and provides fantastic facts about the native birds, animals and plants you will find there - including wrens, blackbirds, butterflies, tadpoles, bluebells, bees, hen harriers, otters, dandelions, oak trees and many, many more.
Each chapter contains a discovery section where you will get a closer look at natural phenomena such as metamorphoses and migration, learn about categorization in the animal kingdom, or become an expert on the collective nouns for birds.
Every chapter ends with an activity to do when you get home - you will be shown how to make a bird feeder, try pond dipping, make a journey stick and build a terrarium, and more.
Dara closes the book with his own inspirational advice for young conservationists. This is the perfect guide for an aspiring naturalist.
Series: Wild Child
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Wild Child
Join brilliant young naturalist Dara McAnulty - winner of the 2020 Wainwright Prize for his book Diary of a Young Naturalist - on a nature walk and experience the joy of connecting with the natural world on your multi-sensory journey. Wild Child: A Journey Through Nature is a beautiful gift book, illustrated in full colour by Barry Falls, and divided...Hardback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Wild Child
Shortlisted for The Wainwright Prize for Nature and Conservation Writing for Children 2022. Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the Year 2022. Join the brilliant Dara McAnulty, winner of the Wainwright Prize for Diary of a Young Naturalist, as he takes you on a nature walk to share in the joy of connecting with the natural world...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
A Wild Child's Guide to Nature at Night
Join brilliant young naturalist Dara McAnulty—winner of the 2020 Wainwright Prize for his book Diary of a Young Naturalist and author of Wild Child and A Wild Child's Book of Birds—on a journey through nature at night. This fantastic new book is illustrated in full colour by Barry Falls. This beautiful, informative book takes you through nature at night in...HardbackSold Out
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Praised as a "dreamy dive into the natural world" by The Guardian, Wild Child speaks directly to children with poetic and engaging text, richly complementing its illustrations. Reviews highlight Dara McAnulty's ability to inspire exploration and curiosity about local habitats, presenting a treasure trove of facts and hands-on projects. The book's message urging care for nature and fostering an inner 'wild child' resonates clearly, making it a beloved guide for young naturalists and families alike.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781529045307
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 March 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Barry Falls
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 284.0mm
Weight: 362g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Dara McAnulty is a naturalist, conservationist and activist from Northern Ireland. He's received many awards for his conservation work, including from BBC Springwatch, The Daily Mirror and Birdwatch magazine. He's written and presented numerous natural history programmes for BBC radio and television, and become an ambassador for the RSPCA, the iWill campaign and the Jane Goodall Institute. Dara is the youngest ever recipient of the RSPB medal for conservation.His first book Diary of a Young Naturalist won the 2020 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing. Barry Falls grew up in rural Northern Ireland. His work has appeared in magazines, books, exhibitions, on textiles and homeware, and in advertising campaigns around the world. His first book, It's Your World Now! was published in 2019.
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