One night Joe leaves his window open and with a swirl of leaves and a flap of feathers, the Wild invites him outside to explore the night-time city. Joe learns that animals and plants can thrive even in the most built-up environment, and that with a bit of imagination, a city can be full of surprises.
One night Joe leaves his window open and with a swirl of leaves and a flap of feathers, the Wild invites him outside to explore the night-time city. Joe learns that animals and plants can thrive even in the most built-up environment, and that with a bit of imagination, a city can be full of surprises.
Even in a busy city, the Wild is all around us.
*** Longlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2025 ***
*** Longlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2025 ***
*** Shortlisted for the Portsmouth Book Awards 2024 ***^
Featured in the Sunday Times Best Books for Children 2023: "A
teeming, colourful paperback picture book about a city child's
relationship to wildness, in the streets and in his dreams, with a
faint echo of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are."
*The Sunday Times*
"This bright and busy picture book will delight young readers with
its plethora of gorgeously illustrated animals, and Joe's adventure
into his imaginary wild space."
*BookTrust*
"A joyous celebration of nature in urban environments and a child's
imagination."
*LoveReading4Kids*
"Enjoy a riot of colour, a boy on a wild journey, and a menagerie
of the most amazing animals in a dazzlingly creative and joyful
picture book from acclaimed author and illustrator Thomas
Docherty."
*Pam Norfolk, The Lancashire Post*
"Richly imagined too are Thomas Docherty's illustrations for this
magical story. Young children (and adults) will love poring over
the multitude of gently humorous details in every scene. The final
page invites readers to go outside and search for the wild things
in their own city or town; let's hope they take up the
challenge."
*Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub*
"Into the Wild would be a lovely book to share at story-time with
children in Early Years, Y1 or Y2... With its message of finding,
loving and caring for nature, it would be a great springboard for a
project about biodiversity, habitats and conservation."
*Gethin Wallace, Just Imagine*
"Each page bursts with colour and intricate details, captivating
young readers and immersing them in the world of the story. From
flamingos flying past viaducts, to foxes at play, the visuals not
only complement the narrative but also add depth and richness to
the reading experience."
*Tricia Adams, The School Librarian*
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