Reading is something I’m passionate about and I’m always happy to add books to our library at home. We were recently gifted a copy of Lore of the Wild: Folklore & Wisdom from Nature by Claire Cock-Starkey, illustrated by Aitch. The cover just blew me away and I was excited to look inside the book.

Lore of the Wild by Claire Cock-Starkey

Did you know that people used to believe that corgis were ridden by fairies?

That dreaming about onions is good luck?

And that taking dandelions into the house would make you wet the bed?

 

In Lore of the Wild you can discover folklore from nature, and understand how our ancestors interacted with the world. From the lore of the sun and the moon, to all types of flowers, trees, and animals, Lore of the Wild will inspire an appreciation of different cultures, as well as an engagement with the beauty of the natural environment.

The book features tales and legends from all over the world, and folklore surrounded by enchanting illustrations by the artist Aitch. Chapters include Animals; Birds; Insects; Flowers, Plants and Trees; Weather Lore and Omens.

It is a gorgeous book and we have enjoyed reading each chapter as much as looking at the beautiful illustrations. There are lots of great facts to learn and this makes a great book for inquisitive kids who love nature.

Lore of the Wild by Claire Cock-Starkey, illustrated by Aitch is perfect for ages 9-11 years and priced £14.99, published by Quarto Kids.