Wild Child: A Journey Through Nature

Dara Mcanulty, Macmillan Children’s Books, £14.99

Dara is only 17, but he is making waves as a naturalist. His first book, a sort-of memoir, was published in 2020 and this oversized follow-up aims to share his love and enthusiasm for nature with primary school-aged children. Gloriously illustrated by Barry Falls, it’s a prose poem blended with a spotter’s guide to common wildlife. Packed with info, it’s perfect for all children who long to be wild.