The Wall and the Wild by Christina Dendy

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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