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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

About the Author

Olivia Hope is an Irish writer with a special love for children's fiction. Before becoming an author, she was a former record-breaking hammer thrower, and competed internationally, although has never (knowingly) thrown a child. She lives in the South West of Ireland with her husband and sons. This is her first book. Daniel Egnéus is a prolific artist who has illustrated numerous books, including several Neil Gaiman titles. He was voted Best Illustrator by the Association of Illustrators in 2005, and his picture book, Lubna and Pebble, (written by Wendy Meddour) was chosen by TIME Magazine as one of the 10 best picture books 2019. He is based in Athens.?

Reviews

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*