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Wild Hardcover – Picture Book, September 10, 2013

by Emily Hughes (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 716 ratings
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"You cannot tame something so happily wild."

In this beautiful picture book by Emily Hughes, we meet a little girl who has known nothing but nature from birth—she was taught to talk by birds, to eat by bears, and to play by foxes. She is unashamedly, irrefutably, irrepressibly wild. That is, until she is snared by some very strange animals that look oddly like her, but they don't talk right, eat right, or play correctly. She's puzzled by their behavior and their insistence on living in these strange concrete structures: there's no green here, no animals, no trees, no rivers. Now she lives in the comfort of civilization. But will civilization get comfortable with her?

In her debut picture book, Hughes brings an uncanny humor to her painterly illustrations. Her work is awash with color, atmosphere, and a stunning visual splendor that will enchant children while indulging their wilder tendencies. Wild is a twenty-first-century answer to Maurice Sendak's children's classic—it has the same inventiveness, groundbreaking art, and unmissable quirkiness.
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD390L
  6. Dimensions
    9.31 x 0.39 x 10.88 inches
  7. Publisher
    Flying Eye Books
  8. Publication date
    September 10, 2013
  9. ISBN-10
    1909263087
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1909263086
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Best Children's Book of 2014, Brain Pickings (The Marginalian)

"Wild by Emily Hughes relies on its lush, almost rough art to convey a story about belonging and being different. When a little girl raised in the woods it taken into 'civilized' society, mayhem and torn upholstery follow in her wake."
—The Horn Book

"Love, love, love! The illustrations are just incredible. I love the feel of the paper and the way that each page is so deliciously detailed. The eyes on the main character are huge and expressive throughout. I love her mossy wild hair, her knit brows and her determined stance. Her ability to wreak havoc in her unhappiness is amazing – just as her joy radiates off the page when she is truly, wild and free. I must share this with my students and see what they think."
—There's A Book For That

"...for my money it's one of the most brilliant picture books of 2013."
—Scope Notes at The School Library Journal

"[...] the imagery is beautifully intricate and full of subtle details, it's a pretty straight-forward story that anyone can follow [...] It’s a great reminder for us not to take ourselves too seriously and give the wild animals in us a little room to breathe."
—The New York Public Library

"An irreverent, charming, and oh-so-delightfully illustrated story, partway between Kipling’s The Jungle Book and Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are. […] Wild is one of the loveliest and most endearing picture-books I’ve seen this side of the century."
—The Marginalian

"One of our favorite books of the year."
—The Metro

"I’ve never see such an accurate illustration of a child who feels she is the victim of an injustice or stupidity. Hughes' style is vivid and lyrical."
—Joy Corcoran

"The beautiful artwork and simple text reveals the happy wildchild of nature who lies dormant in all of us, and we are encouraged to understand and respect those who are different."
—Foreword Reviews, 10 Best Indie Picture Books of 2014

"This is a gorgeously illustrated and elegantly narrated picture book about a wild little girl who is raised by animals and then brought back to civilization. It’s an engaging picture book for adults to read with children. Wild reminds me what childhood can feel like for a child."
— The Picture Book Review

"It’s hard to put into words exactly how terrific this picture book by Emily Hughes is and why. Perhaps it has to do with the beautifully rendered illustrations and the way they depict the cosiness and warmth of the forest, and how it embraces the little girl as one of its own. Or perhaps it has to do with how it speaks to the deep-seated longing that everyone has, to be if not exactly wild then certainly FREE
free to be yourself, to do what you really want to do in life."
— Picture This Book

"Have you ever opened a book and just felt mesmerized by the art and attention to detail? Emily Hughes gorgeously illustrated children’s books are precisely that. They are simple stories completely elevated by her distinctive, detailed artwork. There’s so much of story-telling and setting of the scene that are hidden in the detail of her illustration. The words are sparse and only a few making it easy for new readers to absorb the essence of the story without feeling overwhelmed. When I re-read her books, I was able to glean even more nuance and rich detail captured in her drawings. The illustrations are so wonderfully vivid that I would totally love to have some of the spreads framed and hung on my wall."
—Varsha Ravi, Between Bookends

From the Back Cover

Emily Hughes is a UK based Children's illustrator/author who hails from a little (but lovely) town called Hilo, Hawaii.

She earned 2nd place for the Macmillan's Prize for Children's Picture Books in 2012. When not doodling or walking around to come up with a story, she busies herself by reading (adult books and children's books alike, though she prefers the latter), making shopping lists (and regularly forgetting them) and watching dreary films.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flying Eye Books; Illustrated edition (September 10, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1909263087
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1909263086
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD390L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.31 x 0.39 x 10.88 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 716 ratings

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Emily Hughes is an internationally recognised and awarded children's illustrator/author from Hilo, Hawaii. She currently lives and draws in East London.

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I definitely judged a book by its cover and bought this for my super curly-haired 3yo daughter for her Easter basket. The story is cute but it’s not my most favorite children’s book I’ve ever read. My daughter likes it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book with surprising ending.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020
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This story is about a girl who is raised by wild animals in nature and then is found by a couple who take her home. She doesn’t quite get the way of humans, has a frustrating time, and then in the end she goes back to the wild. The illustrations are beautiful and parents who enjoy a good aesthetic will like that. There are just a few words on each page and it is a quick read. I was hoping that the story would have a happy ending of the child being in a happy home but I was surprised to see her go off into the wild. When my husband read the book, he thought it was very weird/a little dark.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book with surprising ending.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020
This story is about a girl who is raised by wild animals in nature and then is found by a couple who take her home. She doesn’t quite get the way of humans, has a frustrating time, and then in the end she goes back to the wild. The illustrations are beautiful and parents who enjoy a good aesthetic will like that. There are just a few words on each page and it is a quick read. I was hoping that the story would have a happy ending of the child being in a happy home but I was surprised to see her go off into the wild. When my husband read the book, he thought it was very weird/a little dark.
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Kristy Lindner
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous artwork
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019
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I was undecided about purchasing this due to some of the reviews but I am so glad I decided to buy it anyways. The story is very simple, perfect for a young child. I disagree with the reveiws that state it being too simple. Children love simplicity in their stories, especially when they are young. It gives them more room to fill in the blanks and use their imagination- something I remember loving as a child, and which sparked my creativity to be a writer. But what really makes this book is the illustrations. They are simply breathtaking. Colorful and full of life. I have accumulated quite an extensive library of books for my daughter, and this certainly makes the top three. If you’re undecided- I would certainly buy it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020
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This is one of our favorite books! Some of the reviews here are so disappointing and they’ve completely missed the point. Someone said the couple that adopts the girl changes. No, two hunters find her. It’s two men and she gets caught in a trap. She is taken in by a psychologist. The story is amazing and so are the illustrations. The story is simple bc the illustrations tell a lot of the story. Great book!
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Erin Haley
5.0 out of 5 stars Wildly wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2020
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I read this book at a children's museum about a year ago. Recently, my almost 3 year old child has refused to wear her hair up or let me brush it, so I tell her she is "wild and free." In doing so, I was reminded of this book and went ahead and bought it for her. The book is beautifully illustrated. My daughter loves "reading" it with me and I love the message that wild things aren't meant to be tamed. Embrace who you are instead of being indoctrinated in to living in the manner in which society thinks you should be.
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Amarae Sansing
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, I love the texture
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2021
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This book was even better then I thought it was going to be. Love the fabric on the binding and the slightly textured pages, makes it so much better!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, I love the texture
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2021
This book was even better then I thought it was going to be. Love the fabric on the binding and the slightly textured pages, makes it so much better!
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Crystal
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018
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It’s a good book. Both my 2 year old and my much older niece enjoy it and it’s a good length (not too long at bed time, and sometimes we get to read it twice). The illustrations are great and we really enjoy the tale of trying to tame something that’s happy to be wild.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019
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We adore this book! The illustrations are great, the wording simple. Great for my toddler! Love the facial expressions of the characters to showcase the emotions present through out the story. Short read, so even little ones can stay engaged- especially being paired with the artwork. Wonderful!
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Taurie Studd
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2023
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I definitely judged a book by its cover and bought this for my super curly-haired 3yo daughter for her Easter basket. The story is cute but it’s not my most favorite children’s book I’ve ever read. My daughter likes it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2023
I definitely judged a book by its cover and bought this for my super curly-haired 3yo daughter for her Easter basket. The story is cute but it’s not my most favorite children’s book I’ve ever read. My daughter likes it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars In love with the illustrations
Reviewed in Sweden on April 11, 2024
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The illustrations in the book are beautiful, and the story is pretty fun.
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Sydney
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s lovely!
Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2020
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We read this book almost daily to our 5 year old. We’ve had it for 2 years. Wonderful story. I give this book as gifts now!
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Valentina
5.0 out of 5 stars hermoso libro a un precio excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on February 20, 2019
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El libro ya lo conocía y me encanta. Lo que me gustó ahora fue el precio
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Luana
5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissimo
Reviewed in Italy on April 10, 2020
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Preso in inglese la mia bimba, a lei piace, a me anche. Storia bellissima e disegni fantastici. Consigliatissimo.
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Elena
5.0 out of 5 stars Precioso libro sobre ser indómito
Reviewed in Spain on January 15, 2018
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Nos encanta este libro, a mí y a mi hija de tres años. Se lo leo en inglés y en español. Las frases son sencillas y no le cuesta aprendérselas. La historia es preciosa y los dibujos una delicia. El mensaje es profundo lo cual es raro para un libro infantil. Diría que es un clásico.
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