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Margaret Wild

    1 janvier 1948

    Margaret Wild est une auteure australienne de livres pour enfants dont la prolifique carrière comprend plus de soixante-dix ouvrages, publiés dans le monde entier. Son travail est salué pour sa profonde compréhension des émotions enfantines et son exploration sensible de thèmes tels que la perte, l'amitié et le sentiment d'appartenance. Wild emploie un langage évocateur et des images saisissantes pour créer des récits qui touchent profondément les jeunes lecteurs comme les adultes. Son approche narrative distinctive révèle souvent les complexités de l'expérience humaine à travers des contes trompeusement simples, mais puissants.

    Ruby Roars
    The Dream of the Thylacine
    The Sloth Who Came to Stay
    The Treasure Box
    The Feather
    Fox
    • 2023

      A warm, comforting story about a cross little duckling and her mother's unconditional love, from the award-winning and bestselling team behindThe Sloth Who Came To Stay.

      Duckling Runs Away
    • 2020

      The Feather

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture
      5,0(1)Évaluer

      Set in a bleak dystopian world, the story follows two children who discover a remarkable feather drifting from the sky. Recognizing its significance, they bring it to their village, but the villagers' desire to encase it dims its brilliance. The children nurture the feather overnight, restoring its radiance. Upon releasing it, they witness the emergence of blue skies and color, symbolizing hope. The open-ended conclusion encourages readers to reflect on the themes of selflessness and the transformative power of kindness.

      The Feather
    • 2020

      A poetic ghost story with stunning images from two of Australia's finest children's book creators.

      Girl from the Sea
    • 2019

      Boo!

      • 24pages
      • 1 heure de lecture

      The story features six adorable babies engaging in a playful game of Boo! with their beloved animal toys. The fun escalates when the animals join in the game, adding an element of surprise and delight. This charming tale is crafted for young readers, showcasing the joy of play and imagination, brought to life by two of Australia's cherished picture-book creators.

      Boo!
    • 2019
    • 2019

      This beautiful picture book from the acclaimed partnership of Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks is a glorious celebration of family and new life.

      On the Day You Were Born
    • 2018

      A wryly amusing story about a fast family who are taught to slow down when an adorable sloth comes to stay by the award-winning author of Fox and Ruby Roars.

      The Sloth Who Came to Stay
    • 2018

      A soulful and heartwarming story about what happens when a pavement artist's drawing comes to life.

      Chalk Boy
    • 2017

      First Day

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Set on the first day of school, the story follows four children—Alex, Salma, Stephen, and Penny—as they navigate their hopes and fears. Each character brings a unique perspective, from Alex's desire for friendship to Salma's eagerness to learn, while Stephen faces his apprehensions and Penny embodies youthful energy. The narrative is complemented by the antics of a puppy named Josh, making it a delightful read for parents sharing the experience with young children or for older kids reminiscing about their own school beginnings.

      First Day
    • 2017

      The Treasure Box

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture
      4,2(114)Évaluer

      "From two of our most talented picture-book creators comes this celebration of things that can't be destroyed by bombs or fire. A haunting and beautiful tale of the power of words, the importance of stories and the resilience of the human spirit. As war rages, Peter and his father flee their home, taking with them a treasure box that holds something more precious than jewels. They journey through mud and rain and long cold nights, and soon their survival becomes more important than any possessions they carry. But as the years go by, Peter never forgets the treasure box, and one day he returns to find it... "

      The Treasure Box