By Dara McAnulty (author) , Barry Falls (illustrator) Part of the Wild Child series
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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 into five sections: 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 more. Each section contains a discovery section where you will have a closer look at natural phenomenon such as metamorphoses and migration, learn about categorization in the animal kingdom or become an expert on the collective nouns for birds.
Each section finishes with an activity to do when you get home: plant wild flowers, make a bird feeder, try pond dipping, make a journey stick and build a terrarium. Dara ends the book with advice for young conservationists.
From the prize-winning young naturalist, this is a dreamy dive into the natural world to thrill wildlife fans of six-plus. -- Imogen Russell Williams - The Guardian
Dara speaks very directly to child readers, taking them on a personal journey, introducing them to facts and phenomena that fascinate him and encouraging exploration. His love of lore and language as well as his respect for nature shine through in the poetic text which is carefully integrated with the illustrations. -- Ann Lazim - Books for Keeps
Naturalist Dara McAnulty helps children explore local habitats, identifying animals and plants. It's a treasure trove of facts and projects such as making a bird feeder or terrarium. - - Charlotte Heathcote - Daily Express
In this fact-packed guide, beautifully illustrated by Barry Falls, his distinctive and poetic voice leads us from the garden through to rivers, woods and uplands to discover birds, insects and plants. Each section has things to make and the message comes over loud and clear: take care of nature and connect with your inner wild child. Perfect for all the family. -- Sally Morris - Daily Mail
Wild Chi ld is the new title from Dara McAnulty - winner of the 2020 Wainwright Prize for Diary of a Young Naturalist . It's illustrated by Barry Falls, geared to anyone from the age of six-plus and full of carefully observed insights into the natural world -- Eleanor Flegg - The Irish Independent
Every page is beautiful but is packed with information too: anything from a brief history of species classification to the collective nouns for birds. There are even instructions on how to make a terrarium and bird feeder - perfect for all children who long to be wild. - - Natalie Bowen - The Independent
Wild Child: A Journey Through Nature is a beautiful mix of storytelling, poetry, science, craft and nature, all gloriously illustrated by Barry Falls. Dara McAnulty and Barry Falls have created a really exciting journey through nature that children will want to read again and again. The multi-faceted approach allows the reader to experience the wonders of nature in a range of ways. A must for any parent, and every classroom. - - Donna Burkert - Reading Zone
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. He lives with his family and Rosie the rescue-greyhound at the foot of the Mourne Mountains in County Down.
Diary of a Young Naturalist is his first book.
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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 into five sections: looking out of the window, venturing out into the garden, walking in the woods, investigating heathland and wandering on the river bank.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Wild Child A Journey Through Nature and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old
Wild Child A Journey Through Nature features in the following genres: Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Wild Child A Journey Through Nature was written by Dara McAnulty and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
Wild Child A Journey Through Nature has 58 pages
Yes it is part of Wild Child series
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