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"A standout among nature books for children, Wild Child is a ""dreamy dive into the natural world"" (The Guardian) from award-winning author Dara McAnulty, ""a young naturalist who inspires with joy"" (The New York Times)"

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Praise for Dara McAnulty and Wild Child McAnulty, 17, is fast becoming one of Britain and Ireland's most acclaimed nature writers for work that is brimming with his passion as well as open about his autism. --The New York Times Dara's is an extraordinary voice and vision: brave, poetic, ethical, lyrical, strong enough to have made him heard and admired from a young age. --Robert Macfarlane, bestselling author of Underland From the prize-winning young naturalist, this is a dreamy dive into the natural world to thrill wildlife fans of six-plus. -- Guardian In this fact-packed guide, beautifully illustrated by Barry Falls, [McAnulty's] distinctive and poetic voice leads us from the garden through to rivers, woods, and uplands to discover birds, insects, and plants. Each section has things to make and the message comes over loud and clear: Take care of nature and connect with your inner wild child. --Daily Mail Wild Child is the new title from Dara McAnulty--winner of the 2020 Wainwright Prize for Diary of a Young Naturalist. It's illustrated by Barry Falls, geared to anyone from the age of six-plus, and full of carefully observed insights into the natural world. --Irish Independent Naturalist Dara McAnulty helps children explore local habitats, identifying animals and plants. . . . A treasure trove of facts and projects such as making a bird feeder or terrarium. --Daily Express With the help of glorious illustrations, young naturalist Dara takes us through a world of everyday nature, from migration to metamorphoses. . . . Wherever he takes us, he explores the everyday oaks, bees, and tadpoles with wonder and curiosity. --RSPB magazine Nature's Home Every page is beautiful but is packed with information too: anything from a brief history of species classification to the collective nouns for birds. There are even instructions on how to make a terrarium and bird feeder--perfect for all children who long to be wild. --Herald (Scotland) Praise for Diary of a Young Naturalist A remarkable book, the most moving memoir I have read in years. --Minneapolis Star Tribune Lyrical and profound. --BuzzFeed, Best Books of June 2021 McAnulty displays an astounding ability to capture and articulate his feelings and the nuances of the natural world, and his sincere compassion and lyrical prose captivate. . . . Heartfelt, uplifting, hopeful. --Kirkus, starred review This stunning debut . . . delivers a galvanizing love letter to nature. . . . The author's lush prose enchants as he chronicles a year of campaigning for climate justice and exploring. --Publishers Weekly [McAnulty's] lyrical descriptions of birds, insects, landscape, and seascapes are beyond his years, yet he also candidly relates the teenage angst of dealing with bullying and trying to find a place in the world. --Library Journal An award-winning young climate activist in Northern Ireland with a large, international following shares his diary of evocative, thoughtful, and utterly charming nature observations. . . . His affinity for patient contemplation outdoors spurs him to a degree of watchfulness that eludes many. . . . Infused with joy, this is a title to linger over. --Booklist People with autism contribute singularly authentic, and essential, human perspectives. In the case of McAnulty, it is a perspective of unfettered adoration for plants and animals. . . . Over and over again, McAnulty reminds us that our most immediate environment lies within our own minds. --Sierra magazine A lush and moving mediation and an electric clarion call to action, Diary of a Young Naturalist is a kaleidoscope of sensory delights. . . . Each page vibrates with a hum of tenderness and bright possibilities for readers to take stock and joyful note of the world around them. This book will change your life if you let it. Go on, let it. --Aimee Nezhukumatathil, author of World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments

"Praise for Dara McAnulty and Wild Child ""McAnulty, 17, is fast becoming one of Britain and Ireland's most acclaimed nature writers for work that is brimming with his passion as well as open about his autism.""--The New York Times ""Dara's is an extraordinary voice and vision: brave, poetic, ethical, lyrical, strong enough to have made him heard and admired from a young age.""--Robert Macfarlane, New York Times-bestselling author of Underland ""Dara is one of the most talented young writers I've ever come across; he's proudly autistic and a passionate defender of nature.""--Steve Silberman, New York Times-bestselling author of NeuroTribes ""From the prize-winning young naturalist, this is a dreamy dive into the natural world to thrill wildlife fans of six-plus.""--Guardian ""In this fact-packed guide, beautifully illustrated by Barry Falls, [McAnulty's] distinctive and poetic voice leads us from the garden through to rivers, woods, and uplands to discover birds, insects, and plants. Each section has things to make and the message comes over loud and clear: Take care of nature and connect with your inner wild child.""--Daily Mail ""Wild Child is . . . full of carefully observed insights into the natural world.""--Irish Independent ""Naturalist Dara McAnulty helps children explore local habitats, identifying animals and plants. . . . A treasure trove of facts and projects such as making a bird feeder or terrarium.""--Daily Express ""With the help of glorious illustrations, young naturalist Dara takes us through a world of everyday nature, from migration to metamorphoses. . . . Wherever he takes us, he explores the everyday oaks, bees, and tadpoles with wonder and curiosity.""--Nature's Home Magazine, the RSPB ""Every page is beautiful but is packed with information too: anything from a brief history of species classification to the collective nouns for birds. There are even instructions on how to make a terrarium and bird feeder--perfect for all children who long to be wild.""--Herald (Scotland)"

Praise for Dara McAnulty and Wild Child McAnulty, 17, is fast becoming one of Britain and Ireland's most acclaimed nature writers for work that is brimming with his passion as well as open about his autism. --The New York Times Dara's is an extraordinary voice and vision: brave, poetic, ethical, lyrical, strong enough to have made him heard and admired from a young age. --Robert Macfarlane, New York Times-bestselling author of Underland Dara is one of the most talented young writers I've ever come across; he's proudly autistic and a passionate defender of nature. --Steve Silberman, New York Times-bestselling author of NeuroTribes From the prize-winning young naturalist, this is a dreamy dive into the natural world to thrill wildlife fans of six-plus. --Guardian In this fact-packed guide, beautifully illustrated by Barry Falls, [McAnulty's] distinctive and poetic voice leads us from the garden through to rivers, woods, and uplands to discover birds, insects, and plants. Each section has things to make and the message comes over loud and clear: Take care of nature and connect with your inner wild child. --Daily Mail Wild Child is . . . full of carefully observed insights into the natural world. --Irish Independent Naturalist Dara McAnulty helps children explore local habitats, identifying animals and plants. . . . A treasure trove of facts and projects such as making a bird feeder or terrarium. --Daily Express With the help of glorious illustrations, young naturalist Dara takes us through a world of everyday nature, from migration to metamorphoses. . . . Wherever he takes us, he explores the everyday oaks, bees, and tadpoles with wonder and curiosity. --Nature's Home Magazine, the RSPB Every page is beautiful but is packed with information too: anything from a brief history of species classification to the collective nouns for birds. There are even instructions on how to make a terrarium and bird feeder--perfect for all children who long to be wild. --Herald (Scotland) Praise for Diary of a Young Naturalist A remarkable book, the most moving memoir I have read in years. --Star Tribune Lyrical and profound. --BuzzFeed, Best Books of June 2021 McAnulty displays an astounding ability to capture and articulate his feelings and the nuances of the natural world, and his sincere compassion and lyrical prose captivate. . . . Heartfelt, uplifting, hopeful. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review This stunning debut . . . delivers a galvanizing love letter to nature. . . . The author's lush prose enchants as he chronicles a year of campaigning for climate justice and exploring. --Publishers Weekly [McAnulty's] lyrical descriptions of birds, insects, landscape, and seascapes are beyond his years, yet he also candidly relates the teenage angst of dealing with bullying and trying to find a place in the world. --Library Journal An award-winning young climate activist in Northern Ireland with a large, international following shares his diary of evocative, thoughtful, and utterly charming nature observations. . . . His affinity for patient contemplation outdoors spurs him to a degree of watchfulness that eludes many. . . . Infused with joy, this is a title to linger over. --Booklist People with autism contribute singularly authentic, and essential, human perspectives. In the case of McAnulty, it is a perspective of unfettered adoration for plants and animals. . . . Over and over again, McAnulty reminds us that our most immediate environment lies within our own minds. --Sierra Magazine A lush and moving mediation and an electric clarion call to action, Diary of a Young Naturalist is a kaleidoscope of sensory delights. . . . Each page vibrates with a hum of tenderness and bright possibilities for readers to take stock and joyful note of the world around them. This book will change your life if you let it. Go on, let it. --Aimee Nezhukumatathil, author of World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments

Praise for Dara McAnulty and Wild Child McAnulty, 17, is fast becoming one of Britain and Ireland's most acclaimed nature writers for work that is brimming with his passion as well as open about his autism. --The New York Times Dara's is an extraordinary voice and vision: brave, poetic, ethical, lyrical, strong enough to have made him heard and admired from a young age. --Robert Macfarlane, New York Times-bestselling author of Underland Dara is one of the most talented young writers I've ever come across; he's proudly autistic and a passionate defender of nature. --Steve Silberman, New York Times-bestselling author of NeuroTribes From the prize-winning young naturalist, this is a dreamy dive into the natural world to thrill wildlife fans of six-plus. --Guardian In this fact-packed guide, beautifully illustrated by Barry Falls, [McAnulty's] distinctive and poetic voice leads us from the garden through to rivers, woods, and uplands to discover birds, insects, and plants. Each section has things to make and the message comes over loud and clear: Take care of nature and connect with your inner wild child. --Daily Mail Wild Child is . . . full of carefully observed insights into the natural world. --Irish Independent Naturalist Dara McAnulty helps children explore local habitats, identifying animals and plants. . . . A treasure trove of facts and projects such as making a bird feeder or terrarium. --Daily Express With the help of glorious illustrations, young naturalist Dara takes us through a world of everyday nature, from migration to metamorphoses. . . . Wherever he takes us, he explores the everyday oaks, bees, and tadpoles with wonder and curiosity. --Nature's Home Magazine, the RSPB Every page is beautiful but is packed with information too: anything from a brief history of species classification to the collective nouns for birds. There are even instructions on how to make a terrarium and bird feeder--perfect for all children who long to be wild. --Herald (Scotland) Praise for Diary of a Young Naturalist A remarkable book, the most moving memoir I have read in years. --Star Tribune Lyrical and often dazzling. . . . Voices like his--and books like this one--empower us to appreciate and protect our planet. --Scientific American Lyrical and profound. --BuzzFeed, Best Books of June 2021 McAnulty displays an astounding ability to capture and articulate his feelings and the nuances of the natural world, and his sincere compassion and lyrical prose captivate. . . . Heartfelt, uplifting, hopeful. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review This stunning debut . . . delivers a galvanizing love letter to nature. . . . The author's lush prose enchants as he chronicles a year of campaigning for climate justice and exploring. --Publishers Weekly [McAnulty's] lyrical descriptions of birds, insects, landscape, and seascapes are beyond his years, yet he also candidly relates the teenage angst of dealing with bullying and trying to find a place in the world. --Library Journal An award-winning young climate activist in Northern Ireland with a large, international following shares his diary of evocative, thoughtful, and utterly charming nature observations. . . .Infused with joy, this is a title to linger over. --Booklist People with autism contribute singularly authentic, and essential, human perspectives. In the case of McAnulty, it is a perspective of unfettered adoration for plants and animals. . . . Over and over again, McAnulty reminds us that our most immediate environment lies within our own minds. --Sierra Magazine Diary of a Young Naturalist is a kaleidoscope of sensory delights. . . . Each page vibrates with a hum of tenderness and bright possibilities for readers to take stock and joyful note of the world around them. This book will change your life if you let it. Go on, let it. --Aimee Nezhukumatathil, author of World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments

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Dara McAnulty is an award-winning author and conservationist with autism. At 16, he won the 2020 Wainwright Prize for his memoir, Diary of a Young Naturalist. He received a British Empire Medal for services to nature and the autistic community in 2023. Barry Falls has done award-winning illustration work for clients including The New York Times, American Airlines, and The Telegraph. The author of It's Your World Now! and Alone!, he lives in Northern Ireland.

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