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In Wild One by Jane Whittingham, a young child embarks on a playful and adventurous day through a series of exciting and imaginative outdoor activities. With the rhythm and repetition of a classic children's story, it captures the joy of exploration and the wonders of nature, making it a delightful read for little adventurers.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories that explore the spirit of adventure through the eyes of a young child. It is perfect for readers who appreciate playful and imaginative tales, beautifully told with engaging illustrations that capture a child’s boundless curiosity and zest for life.

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Wild One

Rhyming couplets describe a day in the life of an energetic, little girl who stretches "like a cat" and hangs "like a bat," while the illustrations show both the child and the succession of imaginary animals she mimics. Her activities wind up with a gentle goodnight as her parents tuck her, "snuggling like a bear," into bed.

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Can you stretch like a cat or hang like a bat? This little one can do those things and so many more as she bounds energetically through her day. Author Jane Whittingham's sprightly couplets take her from the park to the pool, to dinner and bed, while Noel Tuazon cleverly illustrates the animal companions of a child's imagination. Published in a sturdy format with a padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy paper, this picture book is perfect for sharing with wiggly, little wild ones of your own. And as the last pages are turned, the story's final, sweet "goodnight" will leave the liveliest listeners ready to snuggle like a bear at bedtime.

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Wild One by Jane Whittingham has received recognition for its engaging rhyming text and playful illustrations, making it a popular choice for young readers. Reviews praise its vibrant watercolour and ink artwork, which complements the energetic story of a young girl's day filled with playful adventures. The rhythmic flow and robust construction make it ideal for reading aloud and repeated use, enhancing its appeal to beginning readers and children who enjoy imaginative play.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781772780369

Publisher: Pajama Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 April 2018

Country: Canada

Imprint: Pajama Press

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Noel Tuazon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 438g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Jane Whittingham is a librarian from Burnaby, British Columbia, and earned her Masters of Library and Information Sciences at UBC with an emphasis on children's librarianship and literature. Much like the adventurous main character in her first picture book, Wild One, Jane loves to travel. And every time she jet-sets across the globe, Jane takes pictures of all the cats who cross her path. Noel Tuazon was born in Manila, Philippines but has been living in Toronto, Ontario since the 1980s. Noel studied Fine Arts and Art History at the University of Toronto and Animation at Max the Mutt. Since 2006, Noel has worked on storyboard revisions at Nelvana Animation for TV shows such as Grossology, Babar And The New Adventures of Badou, and Ranger Rob.

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