Dzikość

by Yuval Zommer

Kiedy ludzkość zbyt mocno ingeruje w naturę i nadwyręża jej zasoby, ta zaczyna obumierać.

Aby przyroda odżyła, potrzebny jest ktoś, kto odważnie stanie w jej obronie

Dzikość to współczesna baśń z pełnym nadziei mocnym przesłaniem.

Genres: Picture Books, Nature, Childrens, Animals, Conservation, Environment, Earth

32 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2024

About the author

Yuval Zommer graduated from London’s Royal College of Art and has worked as creative director for many of the U.K.’s top advertising agencies. This is his debut picture book, inspired by the animals he came across on a trip to the zoo.

Reviews

[Bookishrealm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful artwork with an important message about protecting the planet.

[Seda St || upodobania_literackie]

piękna książka ilustrowana z bardzo ważnym przesłaniem!
O tym, jak Ziemia nas potrzebuje, a przede wszystkim o tym, jak MY jej potrzebujemy:)

[Stefanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prachtige illustraties en een waardevolle boodschap!

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A new fable about the climate crisis. I was worried that the animalized depiction of the Wild would have Xs for its eyes on the spread where the "Wild was no longer able to give." Thankfully, it doesn't. It's also a nice artistic touch to have the humans and their clothing have all the bright colors that the Wild used to have at the beginning of the story to show how much they took from the Wild. Definitely a better version of The Giving Tree. Also, in the vein of The Lorax.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

While the message in this picture book [3.5 for me!] is certainly timely, the author's use of certain phrases at the beginning and the end lend a folktale element to it, making it also quite timeless. The exquisite artwork, appropriately consisting of greens and blues since its focus is saving the planet and its creatures, depicts nature as a sprawling, almost dragon-like creature called the Wild. The opening pages describe how the Wild behaves as well as the gifts it offers to humans. It generously offers building materials and other natural resources, but sadly, over time, humans take advantage of that generosity, and the Wild suffers from that careless treatment. The double-page spreads that reflect these changes as the result of human intrusion are stark and disturbing. Who knows what might have happened if it weren't for one young boy noticing the threat to the Wild. He speaks up and rallies others to his cause, allowing the Wild to heal and encouraging humans to be less greedy and to give back to the Wild. The Wild responds and is "filled with hope. / It stretched its wide arms across the seas. / It shook its leafy hair and breathed fresh air once more" (unpaged). Billed as a modern fable, this picture book will have an emotional impact on nature loves but also may make others more aware of the responsibility humans have to take care of nature, giving back as well as taking. The overall impact of the book is just as strong as this author/illustrator's previous three titles. Add this one to a collection of green books in a science classroom library. But be prepared for some activism and emotion from readers who may be reminded that one person can make a difference.

[jellyttea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this book up in the library for my 16 month old, so admittedly the storyline goes over her head due to her age however I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

The Wild is about the effects of environmental damage and how people need to come together to help save their home. The ‘wild’ is depicted as an animal that generously offers parts of itself to help humans. The story centers around the struggle this animal faces overtime as humans continue to abuse the wild for resources, even as the animal is being run dry. The story emphasizes how for every way you take from the world you live in, you should give back.

The book is easy to read and is not heavy with complicated grammar, making it appropriate for children of most ages. The illustrations are beyond beautiful. There are lots of tiny details within the artwork that make the reading experience feel otherworldly. The beauty of the illustration alone kept my toddler engaged throughout the entire book.

The book has a fable vibe emphasized by the first and last page; “Once upon a time somewhere far away was the wild.”

My only disappointment with this book was the lack of practical information on how children can help with environmental damage. Within the book you see a young boy shouting through a megaphone to stop taking from the wild. While having a voice is important, it is not the only (or even the best way at times) a child can have a positive impact on their environment.

While this is a fictional story, given the real-life topic of the book, I feel that a few pages at the end with ‘Ways you can help the wild’ would of been helpful with the cause the book stands for and would give the children of today the stepping stones to making change.

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

The planet earth -- and the natural world -- is personified as a mythical creature called "the Wild."

"Once upon our time, somewhere not far away, was the Wild."

This picture book explores humanity's relationship with the environment and the planet on which we live. It focuses on harm caused by the unsustainable extraction of resources that is destroying the planet and may lead to the extinction of life on earth. It also provides hope that if enough people join together and raise their voices in opposition, then they can save the planet and institute reforms that will result in environmental stewardship and the sustainable use of resources.

"'The Wild is so huge and giving that there will always be enough for us,' [people] said."

The story generously depicts people are ignorant of their effect on the planet.

"And then, one day, the Wild was no longer able to give."

Once people notice that extraction, deforestation, development, and pollution are literally killing the planet, they unify and change course. This restores the natural world.

"Slowly, slowly, the Wild was able to give again ... but this time nobody took without giving something back."

The illustrations are intricate and magical. They show the Wild gradually turning from green to brown to signify its decline and from brown to green to signify its recovery.

This is a beautiful story that brought me to tears. As much as I would like believe that humankind can change course and avert a climate catastrophe and the end of our species, I don't think the oligarchs and transnational corporations will allow it to happen. If my family line has not ended by 2100, then my great-great-grandchildren will die in the extreme weather events, global turmoil, and societal collapse preceding the end of our species, and the thought of their suffering breaks my heart. The only hope I have is that the planet will eventually recover millennia after humans are extinct.

[Read Ribbet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yuval Zommer who has written other beautiful nature focused books has created a cautionary tale about the environment. Personifying The Wild, the reader sees how the Wild welcomed all species. The illustrations capture how the Wild changes throughout the day and throughout the year. Then we see how the Wild is changed with less care until a lone voice cries out to help the Wild. Zommer shows the power of individuals to gather collectively and change the world. Zommer's illustrations show how the Wild bounces back. It is a beautifully illustrated book that shares an important message.

[Hilary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really like this authors illustrations and I appreciate the message that we are destroying the environment. I do feel frustrated when these sort of books don't give practical examples of what a child can do to help. In the story the boy gets everyone to use a microphone to say stop and then everything gets better. For me, this felt too simplistic and wanted some practical suggestions, perhaps a couple of back pages of suggestions would have been a helpful addition.

[Lannie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The vibrant illustrations bring life to this book that personifies the Wild as a living creature, making the connection direct for younger audiences. The book gently discusses taking without giving, how the Wild can ail, and how one child speaking up can make a difference in how those around them live. A sweet and hopeful book about it never being too late to give back and to help others, and that kindness never goes to waste. Highly recommend, especially for young animal lovers.

[Tina Hoggatt · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Wild is the personification of nature and the earth, depicted as a creature something like a sweet, floral dragon. The message to protect the Wild and to use your voice to share this message is important, and though it is delivered in a somewhat heavy handed way it's one that a child will internalize.

[Marijt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Een mooi, kunstzinnig informatief verhalend prentenboek over de rol van de mens in klimaatverandering en de omgang met de aarde. De aarde en natuur worden geïllustreerd in de vorm van een levende wezen. Veel te zien op elke pagina, waarbij de tekst ondergeschikt is.

Non-fictie verhalend prentenboek groep 1 t/m 4

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once upon a time there was the wild (portrayed as a fox-like creature). It provided for all creatures, even humans. Over time humans took more than the wild could provide and the wild became sick. It took a young boy calling all beings to action to create change.

A gorgeously illustrated fable about the dying world.

[Jacqueline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gorgeous illustrations that would be fun for a young child to pour over, but the story tries to make a very complex, systematic problem look easy for individuals to solve. I like the hopeful tone, but I wish the story was just a little bit more complex.

[R.C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A much better version of The Giving Tree! Beautiful illustrations and a great, simple message for budding environmentalists.

[Steph]

Turn/Level: 1/2.5

A short tale about asking too much of nature, and learning about it.

[Pinky LO · Rating 4 out of 5]

beautiful pictures, great for earth day curriculum.

[Gabrielle Stoller · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little too on the nose for me using in storytime BUT it's a gorgeously illustrated book about the planet and keeping it wild!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very lovely as all of Zimmer's work is.

[PottWab Regional Library]

SM

[Sabrina Wannet · Rating 5 out of 5]

boek in het nederlands voorgelezen, maar goodreads wilt deze niet toevoegen.
Leuk boek over dat we moeten zorgen voor onze planeet

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

MAGNIFICENT!!!

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poignant story with beautiful illustrations.

[Holly Mueller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous illustrations and a testimony that every voice matters.

[Julian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Piękna książka z przesłaniem!

[Jade Wolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

The urge to cry right now after reading this book; it’s strong.

[Manpreet Kaur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful narrative, breathtakingly gorgeous illustrations

[Amy James]

we loved the pictures. very beautiful book.

[Y.Poston]

a beautiful exploration of nature and a mindful encouragement to protect "the wild"

[Megan Leech · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book all about nature, showing how humans took over and exploited the forest, and what standing up did to help it.