"Gorgeous . a sunlit heat rises off the page , while the story addresses the changing climate with openness and hope ." - Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian In this follow-up to Winter Sleep and Busy Spring, Wild Summer explores nature in summer. The beautifully-told story follows a young girl and her naturalist grandpa as they walk down a wild path towards the coast. They s pot amazing plants and animals . She is enchanted by the vibrancy of life around her , but asks: " Do plants and animals want summer to last forever?" Young curiosity is combined with old wisdom in a nature-filled adventure showing a touching relationship between grandfather and grandchild. He teaches her about challenges facing the natural world around her, as we explore a meadow, stream, heathland, fire-charred pine wood, fossil rich cliffs, rocky cove and ocean life. Filled with fascinating facts and stunning illustrations , the books in this series encourage children to discover more about nature and the seasons.
Also available from this series are Winter Sleep and Busy Spring,.