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The Wildest Thing

Emily Winfield Martin (2026-01-06)

Subgenre
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages26 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age3

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be comes an enchanting picture book about a child finding their "wild" self. What would you do if you let the wild in? Eleanor loved wild things. Every wing and wild sprout. There was something wild inside of her, waiting to come out... With gorgeous illustrations, this book is the ideal addition to any bedtime reading routine or read aloud. The Wildest Thing beautifully expresses a timeless message about little ones unleashing their inner "wild" and encouraging their budding imagination and unique individuality.

Is The Wildest Thing appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 3 and up.

A gentle picture book celebrating imagination and self-expression with no concerning content. Perfect for bedtime reading or encouraging young children to embrace their unique personalities.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following Eleanor as she discovers her wild, imaginative side and learns it's wonderful to be unique.

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Picture BookBedtime StoryIllustrated