A beautiful graphic novel about nature and dealing with grief, perfect for fans of The Secret Garden, October, October and Greenwild.

Nothing's been the same since Gran passed away. Mum is too sad to leave the house, so Poppy has started taking her dog Pepper for walks around the neighbourhood.

When Poppy discovers a forgotten patch of woodland and meets a new friend, she learns that you can find magic in the wild - if you know where to look, what to listen for and how to wait... but can Poppy help her mum see it too?

PRAISE FOR WILDFUL

'A captivating debut graphic novel... rivals The Secret Garden in its joyful reverence for nature' New York Times, Best Children's Books of 2024

'A gentled, poignant tale of awakening to the subtle, healing wonders of the wild' Kirkus Reviews

'A magical showcase of non-verbal storytelling... Wildful is an outstanding graphic novel in which people discover the healing power of nature' Foreword, starred review

"Kurimoto's captivating debut graphic novel, about a girl who finds solace and meaning after the death of her grandmother when she follows her dog through a hole in a fence, rivals The Secret Garden in its joyful reverence for nature" - New York Times, The Best Children's Books of 2024

"A gentle, poignant tale of awakening to the subtle, healing wonders of the wild" - Kirkus Reviews

"A gorgeous graphic novel about the joy of discovering nature and the grief of losing a family member... Lighthearted and uplifting, but also emotional. This one brought tears to my eyes" - Erica Talks Books

"Kengo Kurimoto's stunning debut graphic novel celebrates the wonders of nature in near-wordless visual perfection" - Shelf Awareness

"A story of relationships and connection ... A necessary addition for celebrating the outdoors" - School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

"A magical showcase of non-verbal storytelling ... Modeling pure innocence, Wildful is an outstanding graphic novel in which people discover the healing power of nature" - Foreword, STARRED REVIEW

"Kurimoto employs ballpoint and ink to finely render delicate, richly detailed grayscale art in this sparsely worded debut, which elegantly conveys Poppy's wide-eyed delight at each new discovery and the healing powers of connection and time spent out of doors" - Publishers Weekly

"A gorgeous graphic novel" - Horn Book