#blogbookaday: Run Wild

Summary:

“‘Hey, you! Sky’s blue!’ a girl shouts as she runs by the window of a boy bent over his digital device. Intrigued, the boy runs out after her, leaving his shoes (and phone) behind, and into a world of sunshine, dewey grass, and warm sand. Filled with the pleasures of being alive in the natural world, Run Wild is an exquisite and kid-friendly reminder of how wonderful life can be beyond doors and screens. ” (Taken from Goodreads)

Review:

A reminder to enjoy the great outdoors in all weather and landscapes – look down at the ground to find bugs and slugs rather than at a digital device. Dive into the cool water of a lake rather than into a television marathon. And allow your feet to feel the Earth beneath them, rather than just the carpet.

Personal Reaction:

I loved the way the text and illustrations made me want to get outside for a hike through the woods. I loved the illustrations a mixture of watercolors and colored pencil to create a wild feel – no straight lines with colors that bleed across the page. After this story, the whole family will want to, “Run. Run. Wild. Wild.” And what’s not to love about that?

Title: Run Wild
Author: David Covell
Illustrator: David Covell
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: June 5, 2018

This is a new idea I’m trying on my blog this year that was inspired by @donalynbooks and @heisereads – to provide a brief review of a picture book every day of 2018. You’ll get a brief summary of the story, a review of the content, illustrations and theme, my personal reaction to the book and all the pertinent publication information! Enjoy!