Hannah Dale runs Wrendale Designs, a stationery and gift design company which specialises in endearing illustrations depicting British wildlife. Her other Batsford titles include: A Dog's Life, The Farmyard Set, The Young Ones, The Country Set, Born to be Wild and Flying The Nest. Her work is inspired by the beautiful countryside of rural Lincolnshire. Hannah studied Zoology at Cambridge University and has recently embarked on a large rewilding project on her farm in Lincolnshire. She can be found on social media @wrendaledesigns.
‘A marvel. Participating in the restoration of nature is about the most joyful thing a person can do, and this book radiates that joy.’ -- Ben Goldsmith, author God is an Octopus ‘Tender, heartfelt and poignant.’ -- Chantal Lyons, author Groundbreakers: The Wild Boar’s Return to Britain ‘Inspirational for rewilders large and small – that should be all of us!’ -- Patrick Barkham, president of Norfolk Wildlife Trust, author Wild Green Wonders and Wild Isles ‘A beautiful book that’s written from the heart, an absolute must read for any nature lover’ -- Hannah Stitfall, wildlife filmmaker and TV presenter ‘A stunning hymn to the planet, to farming, and to the people who weave in between’ -- Sophie Pavelle, author Forget-me-not, science communicator ‘This deeply personal account is a book of great worth. Buy it when you can.’ -- Derek Gow, author Birds, Beasts and Bedlam, Bringing back the beaver and Hunt for the shadow wolf