Wild Peace

Description

Wild Peace by Irene Latham and Il Sung Na is a lush, soothing mindfulness picture book about finding solace in the natural world. With lyrical text and whimsical art, Wild Peace follows a girl whose imagination helps her escape her frenzied home and discover the joys of nature. After enjoying the serenity of the forest, she is finally ready to return to her family, where peace welcomes all that is wild, and kisses the forehead of every child. When the world fills with noise and fury, and the days pass, all rush and scurry, it's time to step into the forest . . .

Irene Latham lives on a lake in rural Alabama. She is the author of hundreds of poems and many books including Dictionary for a Better World, Can I Touch Your Hair?, and Don't Feed the Boy. Her books have been recognized on state lists and honored by NEA, ALA, NCTE, SIBA, JLG, Bank Street College and others. irenelatham.com Il Sung Na was born in Seoul, South Korea. After studying illustration in London and Maryland, he ended up in Kansas City, where he teaches illustration at Kansas City Art Institute and makes art. His picture books include A Book of Sleep, That's My Carrot, and Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit. Il Sung also enjoys browsing flea markets and spending time with his wife and small dog. ilsungna.com

A meditative exploration of the peace that exists in the communion between humans and nature. --Kirkus Reviews