Books like Wild by Emily Hughes
Emily Hughes’ picture book ‘Wild’ follows a girl whose entire existence has been shaped by forest animals—bears teaching her to eat, birds teaching her to speak, foxes teaching her to play. With a lyrical, almost dreamlike tone, the story explores how she embraces her unfiltered wildness. The narrative takes a poignant turn when she encounters a new animal that uncanny resembles her own wild essence, prompting reflections on identity, belonging, and the untamed forces that define us.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Emily Hughes
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