Books with author Margaret. Wild

Pete Shelton’s life revolves around Riverside, a Michigan nature preserve on the St. Joseph River. The property is dedicated to its founder, the late Paul McMichael, naturalist and moth collector, who died while still a young man. When a runaway named Nora McMichael shows up at Riverside, claiming to be the daughter of Paul McMichael, Pete suspects she is lying. He resents her urgent need to be part of Riverside and to become close, too close, to Paul’s mentor and friend, Abe McMichael, younger brother of Paul. Although enemies at first, Nora and Pete slowly begin to piece together their shadowy pasts . . . and discover that their lives are intertwined in ways neither could have imagined. Filled with loving descriptions of Michigan wilderness, animal lore and a passionate Lepidopterist's journal, Willey weaves an inter-generational tale of healing, reclamation and discovery.

Mr. Nick and Mrs. Jolley knit and laugh together every morning on the train to the city as they watch the passing sights. When Mrs. Jolley becomes ill and must be hospitalized, Mr. Nick knits for seven days and seven nights to make a delightful wall hanging for her room. “Wild’s warm story, full of friendship and everyday pleasures, is matched by Huxley’s utterly charming art.”-Booklist

While her family snores away, Baby Brenda bounces out of bed and heads to the Midnight Café with her friends. It’s time for the babies to play! The mischievous toddlers are all set to dance and feast—but can they share in the fun with Baby Mario and his friends? Bright, comic illustrations capture the spirit of this uproariously funny story, perfect for the youngest reader.

Lucy Goosey has been playing happily in the same pond all her life, but then the time comes for her to fly away. She is so terrified of getting lost in the huge sky that she refuses to leave with the others. Is it more terrifying to be alone, or to face one's greatest fear? No matter what happens, Lucy Goosey’s mother will always come looking for her—only once she is reassured of this does Lucy Goosey feel brave enough to make the flight.

A beautiful picture book from the acclaimed partnership of Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks, this is a glorious celebration of family and new lifeMy daddy said, On the day you were born, I wrapped you up warm and took you for a walk to see the world . . .A tender, vibrant celebration of the glories of existence, the world seen afresh on the birth of a new baby. This is a simply delicious book to read aloud with young children.

Old Pig and Granddaughter have lived together for a long, long time. They share everything, including the chores, until the day when Old Pig does not get up as usual for breakfast. Calmly she pays her bills and puts her affairs in order. Then she takes Granddaughter on a last, long walk - looking and listening, smelling and tasting. Old Pig and Granddaughter say goodbye to each other in the best way they know.'One of the truly great picture books.' Margaret Dunkle, Australian Bookseller and Publisher'This heartbreaking, gentle, perfectly indirect story about the last days on earth of an elderly pig offers a better introduction to the fact and poetry of mortality than many a more studied attempt.' Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker'Wild's poignant story about the death of Old Pig is full of warmth and, yes, joy.' Publishers Weekly'Beautiful in its simplicity, this captures the essence of a life; and children, even little ones, cannot help but feel the love that infuses it.' Ilene Cooper, Booklist'A poignant but sidelong look at death - about as far from the didactic tomes as one can get.' Kirkus Reviews'A tender meditation on the death and the appreciation of love and life that deserves to become recognised as a modern classic.' Kevin Mark, Kairos'This book is about living, not dying.' Linnet Hunter, The Age