Books about rewilding

When the Bees Buzzed Off!

Author: Lula Bell Illustrator: Stephen Bennett
Publisher: Little Tiger
Interest age: 4-7
Reading age: 6+

This fabulous lift-the-flap book subtly encourages everyone to plant lots of bee-friendly flowers and is a fun-filled introduction to conservation for young children.

The Last Wolf

Author: Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Random House
Interest age: 7-11
Reading age: 7+

Powerful illustrations underline this captivating tale of loyalty and bravery.

Wild Planet: The Inspiring Life and Wisdom of Sir David Attenborough

Author: Hayley Rocco & John Rocco
Publisher: Rock the Boat
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 9-11

This wonderful picture book highlights the work of David Attenborough, a national treasure, and carries an important message about rewilding and conservation.  

The Bison and the Butterfly

Author: Alice Hemming Illustrator: Nancy Leschnikoff
Publisher: Ivy Kids
Interest age: 4-5

Bison learns how vital she is to the woodland, and to fellow creatures like Butterfly. Based on a real rewilding project in Kent, this charming picture book is sweet and surprisingly informative. 

Poppy Goes Wild

Author: Nick Powell Illustrator: Becca Hall
Publisher: Little Steps Publishing
Interest age: 6-11
Reading age: 7+

Poppy loves listening to her grandpa's stories of the wildlife that used to make his farm their home - but modern farming techniques and pesticides have made it impossible for them to survive there. Poppy learns all about rewilding and decides to bring nature back to the farm.

Mrs Noah's Garden

Author: Jackie Morris Illustrator: James Mayhew
Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
Interest age: 4-5

Inspired by the biblical tale of Noah’s Ark, the central character in this charming picture book is the strong, compassionate and quietly determined figure of Mrs Noah, who is determined to create a beautiful garden once the Ark reaches dry land.

Can We Save the Tiger?

Author: Martin Jenkins Illustrator: Vicky White
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 7+

A sequel to Ape, this beautifully illustrated book takes us through some of the extinct and endangered animals in the world.

Omar, the Bees and Me

Author: Helen Mortimer Illustrator: Katie Cottle
Publisher: Owlet Press
Interest age: 4-8

With a perfect balance of fact and narrative, this heartwarming picture book will engage and delight young children, and inspire them to encourage bees into their own outdoor spaces.

Rewild the World at Bedtime

Author: Emily Hawkins Illustrator: Ella Beech
Publisher: Wide Eyed
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 9+

The positive stories of real-world rewilding projects in this lavishly illustrated giftbook show how, with a little help from the right people, the natural world can be encouraged to flourish as it used to. 

The Great Barrier Reef

Author: Helen Scales Illustrator: Lisk Feng
Publisher: Flying Eye Books
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 7+

This lovely non-fiction book is filled with incredible facts about the Great Barrier Reef, from the weird and wonderful creatures that live there to the sheer scale of it - the size of 70 million football fields - and is stunningly illustrated by Lisk Feng. 

Wilding

Author: Isabella Tree Illustrator: Angela Harding
Publisher: Macmillan
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 11+

A beautifully illustrated non-fiction book which tells the important story of the rewilding of the Knepp Estate 

Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear

Author: Trang Nguyen Illustrator: Jeet Zdung
Publisher: Macmillan
Interest age: 9-13
Reading age: 9+

Based on a true story, this stunning graphic novel follows Chang as she fights to protect her local forests and wildlife, and rewild a young sun bear, Sorya, who was captured by poachers as a cub.

100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet

Author: Various
Publisher: Usborne
Interest age: 9-13
Reading age: 9+

An excellent introduction to the environmental problems facing us and our planet today.

After a brief overview on why the planet needs saving in the first place, the book focuses on what can and is being done to tackle these challenges, from small everyday changes that anyone can take to big, international missions.

There’s a lot to unpack here, from general…

The Wolf Wilder

Author: Katherine Rundell
Publisher: Bloomsbury

When the murderous hostility of the Russian Army threatens her very existence, Feo is left with no option but to go on the run. What follows is a story of revolution and adventure, about standing up for the things you love and fighting back. And, of course, wolves.

Rewild: Can Nature Heal Our World?

Author: Ben Martynoga Illustrator: Moose Allain
Publisher: David Fickling Books
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 12+

Positive, informative non-fiction book on Rewilding