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Waking Wood - A beautifully illustrated modern fable with papercut pages | Hardcover | Children's Book on Nature & Environment
Waking Wood - A beautifully illustrated modern fable with papercut pages | Hardcover | Children's Book on Nature & Environment
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A beautifully crafted modern fable about family, growth and adventure, this debut picture book by Alexi Francis, with intricate papercut pages, offers a gentle moral for young readers whilst inspiring a love of nature and outdoor exploration.
In the heart of the wood stands an ancient oak, home to a badger family for generations. As night falls, the badgers roam the forest, following paths laid down by those who came before. But when one young badger loses his way in the darkness, how will he find his way home?
Featuring stunning pen-and-ink illustrations of woodland creatures, the book moves from shadow to light as dawn breaks, drawing readers into its immersive world. Intricately cut pages reveal hidden layers of the story, inviting readers to follow the badger's journey through the woods.
Perfect for fans of The Fox and the Star by Coralie Bickford-Smith.
In the heart of the wood stands an ancient oak, home to a badger family for generations. As night falls, the badgers roam the forest, following paths laid down by those who came before. But when one young badger loses his way in the darkness, how will he find his way home?
Featuring stunning pen-and-ink illustrations of woodland creatures, the book moves from shadow to light as dawn breaks, drawing readers into its immersive world. Intricately cut pages reveal hidden layers of the story, inviting readers to follow the badger's journey through the woods.
Perfect for fans of The Fox and the Star by Coralie Bickford-Smith.
“A sylvan fable of irresistible charm. . . Francis cleverly exploits the sense of mystery and adventure. ” — The Daily Telegraph
“Abeautifully crafted and illustrated modern fable. . . [Francis] brings youngsters an inspiring, lavishly illustrated, peep-through story about family, growth and adventure whilst inspiring a love of nature and outdoor exploration. ” — Lancashire Evening Post
“A striking and beautifully realized hardback picture book for 5+ year olds. . . It's a beautiful gift book for early independent readers. Highly recommended. ” — The School Reading List
“There's so much to love too - the intricately detailed illustrations that have a textured quality, the die cut cover and intricate die cuts in the pages and Alexi Francis's poetic telling. A gorgeous book to keep, to read and re-read and to cherish. ” — Red Reading Hub
Reading age: 5 years or older
Ideal For: Perfect for nature-loving 5-7 year olds who enjoy quiet bedtime stories about woodland animals, and a lovely gift for new independent readers.
Details: Hardcover | 40 pages | 29.3 × 22.4 × 1.1 cm
About the Creators: Alexi Francis is a writer and illustrator living in West Sussex, UK. She has a BSc in Zoology and has been involved in wildlife surveys in the UK, Crete and Cambodia. Alexi has self-published several books of nature writing pieces accompanied by her pen and ink illustrations. The Waking Wood is her debut picture book.
Publication details
- Series
- Alexi Francis
- Published
- 2026
- Publisher
- Bonnier Books UK
