Finding Wild
By Megan Wagner Lloyd
The Story
Two kids leave their paved, noisy neighborhood on an adventure through woods and fields, searching for wildness — and discovering it lives in bark, storms, flowers, and fruit, not just far away.
Why It's Special
For the kid who begs to stop and poke every mud puddle, this is a book that treats wandering outside like the biggest adventure there is.
- Big idea: Wildness isn't a faraway place you visit — it's woven into the ordinary world, waiting to be noticed.
- Vibes: Quiet, dreamy, and outdoorsy, with a gentle sense of wonder
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy nature walks and backyard exploring
- like to notice small details like bark, clouds, or flowers
- respond well to quiet, lyrical read-alouds
- are working on seeing the world with fresh curiosity
Ask Your Little Reader
- Imagination: What kinds of wild things do you think the two kids found in the woods?
- Real-life connection: Where do you think wild hides near our own home?
- Observation: What's your favorite thing you've ever noticed outside — bark, clouds, flowers, or something else?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the kids felt when they went from the quiet woods back to the noisy streets?
- Story & problem-solving: If you were looking for wild in your own backyard, where would you start?
