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Book SynopsisIn 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... At a time of accelerating climate change, an eye-opening story about gardening, rewilding and embracing biodiversity in all its forms. WINNER Growing Good Kids Book Award 2022. LONGLIST Derby Children's Picture Book Award 2022.
Trade Review"In this sweet, simple story about appreciating wildness in all its forms, the protagonist is pictured as a dark-skinned, black-haired girl with hearing aids. The language is clear and easy to read, and the vibrant illustrations drive the story just as much as the words. 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; “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; “Absolutely lovely. I love the way it gently demonstrates the importance of diversity in ecosystems (and 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; “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
