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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author and rewilding pioneer Isabella Tree, When We Went Wild is a heartwarming, sustainably printed picture book about the benefits of letting nature take the lead, inspired by real-life rewilding projects. Nancy and Jake are farmers. They raise their cows and pigs, and grow their crops. They use a lot of big machines to help them, and spray a lot of chemicals to get rid of the weeds and the pests. That’s what all good farmers do, isn’t it?
And yet, there is no wildlife living on their farm. The animals look sad. Even the trees look sad!
One day, Nancy has an idea... what if they stopped using all the machines, and all the chemicals, and instead
they went wild? The author’s own experience of rewilding her estate at Knepp has influenced conservation techniques around the world that are
bringing nature back to the countryside and
bringing threatened species back
Trade Review
‘A charming inoculation of pure wild life - just what Dr. Earth ordered.’ -- Chris Packham
I love this book. It actually made me cry […] Jealous I didn't write it myself. -- Pam Ayres -- Sunday Times best-selling author and presenter.
A gorgeous and true fable that will delight and inspire the next generation of young rewilders. -- Patrick Barkham -- Guardian writer and natural history author.
'From the author of natural-history bestseller "Wilding" and inspired by real-life projects, a picture book about the benefits of letting nature take the lead. This forms part of the Ivy Kids relaunch as a sustainable imprint focused on environmental titles.’ -- The Bookseller, incl. March 2021 previews
'charms young readers with the power of rewilding.' -- Nat Geo Traveller
'This book will definitely get young minds thinking about their surroundings.’ -- City Kids
'This book would sit brilliantly on any nature-loving child’s bookshelf.’ -- BBC Wildlife Magazine
'A joyous tribute to mother nature and the benefits of rewilding, beautifully written to sow the seeds for a younger generation.' -- Discover Animals
'brims with positive spirit.' -- BBC Countryfile
