The Wild Waits for You

By Kiersten Haugerud

Nature will always be there, but childhood passes by in the blink of an eye. The years of muddy boots, pockets full of rocks, endless questions, and wide-eyed wonder don't last forever. Now is the time to slow down, step outside, and help your children discover the beauty waiting all around them. The Wild Waits for You is an invitation to explore the outdoors through the eyes of a curious robin as young readers journey from morning until night, meeting the wildlife that shares our forests, lakes, and fields. Along the way, children will discover how every animal has an important role in the natural world and how each one contributes to the incredible ecosystem around us. In a world filled with busy schedules, constant noise, and endless screens, nature offers something different. It invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the world around us. My hope is that this book inspires families to spend more time outside, ask questions, and create memories together while nurturing a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. Complete with original watercolor illustrations and a bonus field guide, The Wild Waits for You doesn't end when the story does. Take it outside-whether you're exploring a state park, hiking a favorite trail, or simply wandering your own backyard-and continue discovering the incredible wildlife that has been waiting there all along.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HDQVVPXY
• ISBN13: 9798234157942
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Northwoods Naturalist
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 8.0"