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Poppy's mother hasn't been the same since Gran passed away. She stays inside and watches TV, unable to leave the couch.…

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1 author picked Wildful as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This almost dialogue-free graphic novel brought me closer to Nature, giving me an opportunity to stop and listen, to admire, and to be more present.

The beauty and intricacy of the illustrations reminded me of why I enjoy being in the woods so much – the unexpected animal encounters, the surprising small changes in the plants around me, the different speed of life.

To expand our compassion (and our own world), we have to recognize that there are more than Human characters and stories that need to be heard. 

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