Wild Beings

Description

We are curious, strong, and fierce / We are creators, explorers, and seekers / We can climb, leap and run... We are WILD. This gloriously illustrated gift book for all ages is an ode to the kindred spirits of children and animals. With socio-emotional themes woven throughout, Wild Beings celebrates our universal and unbreakable bonds with Mother Nature, igniting a passion for playing and exploring the outdoors. As with her stunning debut picture book Sail, Dorien Brouwers leads us on a transformative journey through the wilderness to find our voice. Don't miss Dorien Brouwers' debut, Sail!

Dorien Brouwers is the author and illustrator of Sail. She grew up in the Netherlands and moved to the United Kingdom where she trained as a graphic designer and worked for clients like the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain; the Tate Modern in London, England; and Pearson Education. Eventually she began writing and illustrating books for her son, drawing predominantly with watercolor, pen, and ink and developing a distinctive style rich in texture and detail. Dorien lives in Suffolk, England and she invites you to visit her website at dorienillustrator.com.

"Breathtaking....a fun nature lesson for honing children's identification skills. Certain to encourage children's love of exploring their own wild and free sides."--Booklist "An invitation to cultivate our wild selves and our inextricable bond with the natural world."--Kirkus Reviews