In a plot of land at the edge of town, Ana grows only perfectly-sized plants and perfect-looking flowers and throws all the irregular shoots and uneven seeds over the wall into the disorderly Wild. But as her garden gets tidier, neater and more constrained, the Wild begins to grow...
Winner Growing Good Kids Award 2022 | Derby Children’s Picture Book Award Longlist 2022
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Christina is an American author of picture books, historical graphic novels and education materials, as well as numerous poems, short stories and opinion pieces. In her writing, she seeks to highlight themes of representation, inclusion and environmental awareness. She lives in Dayton, Ohio.
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Katie is an illustrator based on the south coast of England. She has been shortlisted for multiple awards and believes illustration can trigger positive change.
"This meditation on biodiversity makes its point with grace."
-Kirkus Reviews
“The Wall and the Wild would be a stunning addition to any topic on ecosystems and sustainability - as well as the value of embracing diversity and difference - and could be explored in depth with any primary age range."
-Books for Topics
“The Wall and the Wild is a wonderful picture book to help children learn about ecology and biodiversity and how through rewilding we can bring nature back to our gardens”
-Babipur Book Club
“Absolutely lovely. I love the way it gently demonstrates the importance of diversity in ecosystems (& communities) with wonderful bright illustrations of a flourishing and not-so-flourishing garden. I especially love the incidental inclusion of hearing aids on Ana, our gardener!”
-Caroline Fielding, Librarian
“In an increasingly stressful world, we follow Ana try to take control by creating a perfect garden only to realise she can only achieve this by accepting the imperfect! This thoughtful tale of embracing biodiversity leaves plenty of room to open up insightful conversations with children into environmental stewardship and the many benefits of rewilding our gardens.”
-Ashley Nwokorie, Allotment Cafe