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#Giveaway Excerpt Dear Wild Child by Wallace J. Nicols, Wallace Grayce Nichols, Drew Beckmeyer @wallacejnichols @abramskids @mediamastersbks Ends 9.25

September 12, 2022 By Mary

Dear Wild Child: You Carry Your Home Inside You 

by Wallace J. Nicols and Wallace Grayce Nichols, and illustrated by Drew Beckmeyer

Abrams; 8/9/22; ISBN: 978-1951836467; Hardcover $18.99; Ages 4-8; 32 pages

 

“The art echoes the text’s emphasis on beauty rather than loss. . .In the event’s aftermath, the affecting story’s tone remains openhearted, concluding with sentiments that encourage resilience and reflect on the nature of home.”
―Publishers Weekly

“It’s a touching sentiment that reminds readers of all ages that our lives are defined not by our material possessions but by the memories we make… Intricate and emotional.”
―Kirkus Reviews

In the shade of ancient redwood trees, by a creek, not far from the ocean, a father builds a house for his newborn daughter, where she grows up wild and strong in their coastal canyon home. When a wildfire takes back their beloved house, a father writes his now-grown daughter a letter telling her it’s gone. Inspired by the real letter the author wrote his daughter, this poignant story—written together by father and daughter—joyfully declares that a home is more than just wood and stone; it is made of love and can never be taken away. You carry home with you wherever you go.

About the Author & Illustrator
Wallace Grayce Nichols
 is a student of sustainable design, problem solver, and water lover. Her father, 

Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, is a marine biologist and the author of the bestselling book Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do. Home is the slow coast of California. Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

Drew Beckmeyer is a fine artist, illustrator, and elementary school teacher. He lives in Northern California. Website | Instagram

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Comments

  1. Nancy says

    September 12, 2022 at 6:15 pm

    Dear Wild Child: You Carry Your Home Inside You by Wallace J. Nicols and Wallace Grayce Nichols looks like a wonderful book for the family.

  2. Jamie Martin says

    September 12, 2022 at 6:58 pm

    Do you have any advice for new writers?

  3. Sherry says

    September 13, 2022 at 3:37 pm

    Sounds like a good book.

  4. Tracy Fritts says

    September 21, 2022 at 10:15 am

    sounds very interesting

  5. Joy Fields says

    September 24, 2022 at 6:36 pm

    I love the cover art!!!

  6. Judy Swann says

    September 25, 2022 at 4:47 pm

    Hi. Great content. I just don’t understand why it’s aimed at children? The principle/core is an ‘everyone’ concept/principle. Thanks for the “blue” mind set. I’m definitely interested in the other parts of your philosophy and what you have to say. Thanks for putting this out there.

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