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Dear Wild Child

Dear Wild Child

By Wallace J. Nichols
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From authors Wallace J. Nichols and Wallace Grayce Nichols and illustrator Drew Beckmeyer, Dear Wild Child is a picture book inspired by a letter from a father to his daughter about wildfire, loss, and learning that we carry our homes inside us wherever we go.

In the shade of ancient redwood trees by a creek not far from the ocean, a father builds a house for his newborn daughter, where she grows up wild and strong in their coastal canyon home. When a wildfire takes back their beloved house, he writes his now-grown daughter a letter telling her it’s gone.

Inspired by the real letter the author wrote his daughter, this poignant story—written together by father and daughter—joyfully declares that a home is more than just wood and stone; it is made of love and can never be taken away. You carry home with you wherever you go.

“The art echoes the text’s emphasis on beauty rather than loss . . . In the event’s aftermath, the affecting story’s tone remains openhearted, concluding with sentiments that encourage resilience and reflect on the nature of home.” —Publishers Weekly

Includes a note from the authors on climate change

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Wallace Grayce Nichols is a student of sustainable design, problem solver, and water lover. Dr. Wallace J. Nichols is a marine biologist and loves his daughters very much. Home is the slow coast of central California. Drew Beckmeyer is a fine artist, illustrator, and elementary school teacher. His books include I Am a Tornado and The Long Island. His home is in California.

PRODUCT DETAILS

ISBN: 9781951836467
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardback
Pub Date: 20220809
Height: 10.85 inches
Width: 9.9 inches
No. of Pages: 32
Illustrations: Full-color illustrations throughout
Category: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Family / Parents
Category: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Disasters

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