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The Wildest Thing
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  • Published: 28 April 2026
  • ISBN: 9798217023981
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $36.00

The Wildest Thing

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Hardback
28 Apr 2026
Audiobook
6 Jan 2026
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The New York Times bestselling author illustrator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be creates an enchanting picture book about a child finding their "wild" self.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be comes an enchanting picture book about a child finding their "wild" self.

What would you do if you let the wild in?

Eleanor loved wild things.
Every wing and wild sprout.

There was something wild inside of her,
waiting to come out...

With gorgeous illustrations, this book is the ideal addition to any bedtime reading routine or read aloud. The Wildest Thing beautifully expresses a timeless message about little ones unleashing their inner "wild" and encouraging their budding imagination and unique individuality.
  • Published: 28 April 2026
  • ISBN: 9798217023981
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $36.00
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About the author

Emily Winfield Martin

Emily Winfield Martin is a collector and lover of fairy tales, and the original Grimm’s tale of Snow White and Rose Red enchanted and haunted her all her life. She is a painter of real and imaginary things, and the author and illustrator of such books as Dream Animals and The Wonderful Things You Will Be. Emily lives among the giant trees of Portland, Oregon, and if you need her, you might look in the heart of the woods.
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Also by Emily Winfield Martin

The Wonderful Things You Will Be
Snow & Rose
This Is a Gift for You
The Imaginaries
Wonderful Seasons
Wonderful Babies
Dream World Matching Game
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Praise for The Wildest Thing

Praise for The Wonderful Thinkgs You Will Be:

  • “Her children are so serious… and so unflappable… that they convey not just hope for the future, but a sense of manifest destiny.” — Publishers Weekly starred review 
  • “Sweet but not saccharine and singsong but not forced, Martin's text is one that will invite re-readings as it affirms parental wishes for children while admirably keeping child readers at its heart.” —Kirkus starred review