By Benjamin Zephaniah (author) , Emily Sutton (illustrator)
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From one of our most beloved poets, Benjamin Zephaniah, and bestselling illustrator Emily Sutton comes this powerful and uplifting book for children - an urgent, hopeful call to restore our relationship with Earth, and rewild our future.
In the beginning, the land was bare. Humanity rose, learned to speak, to farm, to build, to imagine. With language, art, science and community, we shaped the world - and ourselves. For a time, we lived in harmony with nature.
But, as cities grew and industries spread, nature was pushed aside. Forests fell, the air thickened, seas were plundered and money was mistaken for happiness. The balance between people and planet was lost.
But this vast human story is not a tale of despair: at its heart is a turning point. A new generation of children see clearly what has been lost - and can also see what could still be saved. Children with wheelbarrows and seeds begin the work to rewild and repair.
Zephaniah's distinctive voice and Emily Sutton's richly imagined artwork invite young readers to understand the past, confront the present, and believe in their power to shape a better future. It celebrates nature not as something separate from us, but as something we belong to - and are responsible for.
This is a book about humility, possibility, and action. A book that honours the wisdom of children. A book that asks us all to breathe in, look again and rewild the world - together.
Dr Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah Benjamin Zephaniah was born in Birmingham and then spent some of his early years in Jamaica. He came to London when he was 22 and his first book of poetry for adults was published soon after. He appeared regularly on radio and TV including a Desert Island Discs appearance, literary festivals, and has also taken part in plays and films. He was most well-known for his performance poetry with a political edge for both children and adults and gritty teenage fiction. His collections Talking Turkey, Wicked World and Funky Chickens broke new ground in children's poetry. He is the only Rastafarian poet to be short-listed for the Chairs of Poetry for both Oxford and Cambridge University and has been listed in The Times' list of 50 greatest postwar writers.
He has sixteen honorary doctorates and the Eailing Hospital in west London has named a wing after him in recognition of his work.
Benjamin was passionate about issues that were both global and local, and his work focused on themes such as human rights and protecting the environment. He was widely considered to be among the first poets to address the climate crisis.
Benjamin died on December 7 th 2023 at the age of 65.
Photo credit Adrian Pope
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From one of our most beloved poets, Benjamin Zephaniah, and bestselling illustrator Emily Sutton comes this powerful and uplifting book for children - an urgent, hopeful call to restore our relationship with Earth, and rewild our future.In the beginning, the land was bare. Humanity rose, learned to speak, to farm, to build, to imagine.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Rewild and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Rewild features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, History, The Natural World, People / Places, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Poetry Books for Children, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals
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Rewild was written by Benjamin Zephaniah and published by Magic Cat Publishing
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