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A boy befriends a wild fawn in this gorgeously poetic story about special friendships and learning when to let go.
"A house is not a home for wild things;
wild things need to run, and soar, and swim."
In the quiet dawn of the spring forest a boy finds an orphan fawn, hungry and alone. He carefully carries her home, caring for her while she grows strong. The boy and the fawn become inseparable. Together they spend long summer days running through the the Scottish countryside, leaping over the heather, and lying in the dappled sunlight.
But the young deer is a wild thing and too soon she is ready to discover a home of her own. The boy misses his friend and worries for her when a big storm threatens. Can the boy and the fawn find each other again? Are some bonds stronger than goodbye?
'This story could occur anywhere with tree-covered hills and valleys, deer, and humans with caring hearts... Lyrical language and realistic illustrations honor the natural world and a loving relationship.'—Kirkus Reviews
'Soft, attentive illustrations contribute to the soothing atmosphere of this lovely story about caring for the world around us, which cares for us in return.'—Foreword Reviews
Louise Greig is a multi-award winning poet and author from the UK. She has featured on the shortlist for several major UK children's book awards, including the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Louise's picture books include The Island and the Bear and Home of the Wild, Kate Greenaway-nominated The Night Box and Mondays Are Apple Green, an authentic picture book about synesthesia. Louise lives in Aberdeen, UK with her husband.
Júlia Moscardó is a Spanish illustrator and visual artist based in the UK. She studied Fine Art in Valencia, Spain, and Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. She is the illustrator of The Home of the Wild (Floris Books) and Changing Tides (Little Tiger). Júlia lives in Nottingham, UK with her partner and their daughter.