The Wall and the Wild by Christina Dendy
'The Wall and the Wild,' written by Christina Dendy and beautifully illustrated by Katie Rewse, follows the story of Ana. Ana is a young girl who starts growing her perfect garden at the edge of town. So focussed on growing the best garden, she throws any irregular shoots and uneven seeds over a large wall. As her garden begins to grow and get more and more beautiful, the wild over the wall begins to grow too!
This 32 page childrens book tells a heartwarming story that embraces biodiversity and allows children to explore the beauty of nature and wildlife. With large colourful illustrations, this book makes for a fun and exciting read for young children. A lovely bedtime story to get cosy with.
Author: Christina Dendy
Illustration: Katie Rewse
Age: 3+ years
32 pages - Hardback
Printed on FSC certified paper with non petroleum based inks
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