Winner of the Book of the Year Children's Non-Fiction at The British Book Awards 2025
Shortlisted for The Wainwright Prize for Nature and Conservation Writing for Children
Wilding: How to Bring Wildlife Back - An Illustrated Guide is a stunningly beautiful gift book
written by Isabella Tree which tells the story of the Knepp Estate in West Sussex and
introduces younger readers to the concept of rewilding. It is illustrated in full colour with
lino prints and watercolours by Angela Harding photographs from Knepp and easy in-garden
activities helping you to 're-wild' your own spaces. Knepp is now home to some of the rarest
and most beautiful creatures in the UK including nightingales peregrine falcons scarce
chaser dragonflies and purple emperor butterflies. When you walk out into the scrubland on an
early spring morning the sound of birdsong is so loud it feels like it's vibrating in your
lungs. This is the story of Knepp and a guide telling you how to bring wildlife back where you
live. With timelines an in-depth look at rewilding and spotlight features about native
animals including species that have returned and thrive - butterflies bats owls and beetles -
this book encourages you to slow down and observe the natural world around you. Learn to
understand the connections between species and habitats and the huge potential for life right
on your doorstep. 'Perfect for anyone looking to make the life of even a hedgehog a little
easier' - Daily Mail 'A beautiful edition for young people. There is so much optimism in
hearing how nature heals itself when left alone' - The Times
