A Wild Child's Book of Nature at Night
18 September 2025Synopsis
From the author of Wild Child and A Wild Child’s Book of Birds, both shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Children’s Writing and Conservation.
Join the brilliant Dara McAnulty, winner of the Wainwright Prize for Diary of a Young Naturalist, as he shows you how to explore nature at night. This beautiful, informative new book is illustrated in full colour by Barry Falls.
Prepare to embark on a night-time adventure, learning how to use all your senses to experience the wonders that unfold at night. Journey through five different habitats in Britain and Ireland - meet hedgehogs and moths in the garden; bats, owls, foxes and badgers in the woodland; corncrakes and dormice in the countryside; pine martens, glow-worms and mountain hares in the heathlands; and the animals that live as constellations in our sky.
Full of fantastic facts about nocturnal animals, activities on how to spot them and ways that we can protect the natural world around us. Once you understand just how amazing our beautiful planet is, you will want to do everything you can to protect it.
Dara closes the book with his own inspirational advice for young conservationists. This is the perfect guide for an aspiring naturalist.
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18 September 2025
9781035023028Reviews
From the prize-winning young naturalist, this is a dreamy dive into the natural world to thrill wildlife fans of six-plusImogen Russell Williams, The Guardian
Dara speaks very directly to child readers, taking them on a personal journey, introducing them to facts and phenomena that fascinate him and encouraging exploration. His love of lore and language as well as his respect for nature shine through in the poetic text which is carefully integrated with the illustrations.Ann Lazim, Books for Keeps
Naturalist Dara McAnulty helps children explore local habitats, identifying animals and plants. It’s a treasure trove of facts and projects such as making a bird feeder or terrarium.Charlotte Heathcote, Daily Express
In this fact-packed guide, beautifully illustrated by Barry Falls, his distinctive and poetic voice leads us from the garden through to rivers, woods and uplands to discover birds, insects and plants. Each section has things to make and the message comes over loud and clear: take care of nature and connect with your inner wild child. Perfect for all the family.Sally Morris, Daily Mail
