# Children of the Forest - Hardcover

by **Matt Myers** (Author)

**Two siblings set off for adventure in the untamed wilds... of their own backyard.**

Pairing a serious text with charming illustrations that show the mundane truth of the kids' adventurous roaming, _Children of the Forest_ is an ode to imaginative play and the wild fun you can have while staying close to home.

_We are wild._  
_We are children of the forest._  
_We were raised by wolves._

Grabbing a bow and quiver, a kid sets off, toddler sister in tow, to live off the land-- in the expanses of their own backyard. First, they sneak past their snoozing father to pilfer supplies from the refrigerator, but only what they need. After that, they're utterly on their own.

Out in these uncharted spaces they encounter many dangers, from a ferocious mountain lion (a house cat) to a hulking canine beast (their dog). When the sun dips low, they make a camp complete with defenses to ward off predators.

Matt Myers's cool self-serious text is juxtaposed with whimsical art depicting the playful antics of backyard life, making for a tale full of delight for imaginative children.

### Author Biography

**Matt Myers** is the author and illustrator of _Hum and Swish_ and the illustrator of many books for children, including _Battle Bunny, A Dog Named Doug_, and _The Infamous Ratsos_ series, which won a Geisel Honor. When he's not painting or writing, he likes to build things, dig in the dirt, and hang out with his chickens. Matt lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife Maya, also a Holiday House author.  

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 10.7 x 8.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 26, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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