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In the Wild Paperback – Picture Book, September 10, 2013

by David Elliott (Author), Holly Meade (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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“A stunning combination of poems and illustrations celebrating some of Earth’s wildest and most beautiful creatures.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

The stellar team who brought us On the Farm presents a companion book evoking creatures of the wild in simple, clever poems and vibrant woodcuts. From the lion standing alone on the African savannah to the panda in a bamboo forest, from the rhinoceros with its boot-like face to the Arctic polar bear disappearing in the snow, David Elliott’s pithy verse and Holly Meade’s stunning woodcut and watercolor illustrations reveal a world of remarkable beauty and wonder.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    9.75 x 0.15 x 10.88 inches
  6. Publisher
    Candlewick
  7. Publication date
    September 10, 2013
  8. ISBN-10
    0763663379
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0763663377
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A stunning combination of poems and illustrations celebrating some of Earth’s wildest and most beautiful creatures.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Meade’s woodblock prints, striking dark forms washed in watercolor, have just a hint of humor and capture the powerful wild nature of the creatures as well. The poems are read-aloud gems, and the book is versatile in both audience and potential uses.
—School Library Journal (starred review)

Meade also captures the scorched beauty of the African savanna and the intricacies of jungle foliage. Elliott’s short poems focus on what the illustrations cannot: animal movement (as when the lion shakes his mane) or sounds (as when the wolf howls)...Beautiful and thought-provoking.
—Booklist

Thirteen animals-a worldwide selection-are featured in full-spread woodcut-and-watercolor art. Meade captures both essence and habitat of these favorites.
—Horn Book

[Elliott] has a marvelous imagination that, together with Holly Meade's woodcut-and-watercolor illustrations, gives us a truly fresh angle on the animal kingdom.
—Concord Monitor

At first you might think that the pictures by Holly Meade will be everything: the dark lines of the woodcuts making the various animals stand out vividly. But then you’ll start reading David Elliott’s remarkable poems….a memorable teaming of writer and illustrator.
—Baltimore Sun

Dramatic eye grabbing illustrations highlight this book for young readers about an assortment of wild creatures.
—Journal Inquirer

About the Author

David Elliott is the author of several books for young readers, including On the Farm, the acclaimed companion book to In the Wild; Finn Throws a Fit!, illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering; and the New York Times best-selling And Here’s to You!, illustrated by Randy Cecil. He lives in Warner, New Hampshire.

Holly Meade has illustrated many picture books, including On the Farm, as well as the Caldecott Medal-winning Hush! A Thai Lullaby and its follow-up, Peek! A Thai Hide-and-Seek, both by Minfong Ho. Holly Meade lives in Sedgwick Maine.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Reprint edition (September 10, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763663379
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763663377
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75 x 0.15 x 10.88 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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David Elliott is a NY Times bestselling children's author. His many titles include: And Here's to You!, The Transmogrification of Roscoe Wizzle, The Evangeline Mudd books, Finn Throws a Fit!, Jeremy Cabbage and the Living Museum, and most recently the picture book, In the Wild. Born in Ohio, David has worked as a singer, a cucumber washer, and a popsicle stick maker. Currently, he lives in New Hampshire with his wife and a three-footed dog. If you'd like to know more about David and his books, visit his blog/website at davidelliottbooks.com

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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little poems, each one different.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2014
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My son is so far indifferent (he liked it the first time)-- but I don't care, I'm giving five stars because I loved the book. Each double-page is dedicated to an animal. Best, each animal's little rhyme is different in scheme, length, scansion, dactylic hexameter et c. Awesome pictures. Nice to read.
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L. Wurts
5.0 out of 5 stars but she found this at the library and fell in love. She'd memorized most of the poems from the ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016
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Christmas gift for a nine year old girl. She's not a huge reading for pleasure kid, but she found this at the library and fell in love. She'd memorized most of the poems from the library copy, but was still thrilled to open it Christmas morning.
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Helene
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2020
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Wonderful!
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Jo Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations and text.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2016
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Beautiful illustrations. Each animal has a nice poem to accompany it. The buffalo is my favorite.
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Margarida
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-written and well-illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2013
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This is a wonderful book for children (and adults). It is original and fun to read. I recommend it highly as a special gift for a favorite child. It is truly memorable!
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Mary Palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a winner!
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2013
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With gorgeous block print images and very compelling poetry, this book is a must for the younger set! I have already used it extensively in my teaching.
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Just as described -- fast shipping -- thank you!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Elliott takes readers on a quest across continents and through a variety of habitats to discover some of our favorite animals. P
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2016
Wildlife and poetry -- what an enticing combination for children. Elliott takes readers on a quest across continents and through a variety of habitats to discover some of our favorite animals. Panda, zebra, polar bear, sloth, and kangaroo are just a few of animals celebrated in this colorful collection.
Short poems offer thoughtful insights into details, invite readers to observe wildlife with a thoughtful eye or simply enjoy how unique each creature is in form and behavior. The simple-appearing verses are reader friendly, but possess an underlying sophistication in their use of vocabulary and imagery -- the glisten of sunset in a lion's eye or likening an elephant to a cloud: Powerful, yet delicate/as lace.../When peaceful, silent;/when angry loud.

Meade's bold use of color and line fill the pages with images that draw the reader's attention to the subject of each verse and make the illustrations every bit as commanding as the words.
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