Wildful

Kengo Kurimoto

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Pushkin Press
22 July 2025

Graphic novels; Fiction: special features; Comic strip fiction & graphic novels (Children's&YA); Graphic Novel

Poppy's mother hasn't been the same since Gran passed away. She stays inside and watches TV, unable to leave the sofa. So maybe that's why Poppy has started spending more time outside, taking her dog Pepper for walks around the neighbourhood. When Pepper leads Poppy through a hole in the fence, she finds a forgotten wood that's been there all along, as well as a new friend named Rob.

Rob teaches Poppy that you can find magic in the wild - if you know where to look! Poppy looks, and then she looks closer ... and sees flowers opening before her eyes, watches animals slip into their hidden homes, and listens to the sound of water droplets falling gently on puddles, leaves and feathers. She can barely wait to tell Mum about everything she's seen, and asks her to come see, too - but her mother rarely has the energy to leave the house. Will Poppy ever be able help her mother see the beauty in the woods - and in life?

This beautifully illustrated graphic novel is an exploration of grief, love, and finding magic in the wild- and in ourselves.

By: Kengo Kurimoto
Imprint: Pushkin Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 172mm, Width: 245mm, Spine: 245mm
ISBN: 9781782694892
ISBN 10: 1782694897
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 22 July 2025
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: General/trade , Children/juvenile , ELT Advanced , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kengo Kurimoto spends most of his time either making things or admiring things. Whether hes creating books, sculptures, animations or console games, it always begins with a seed of something admired; be it the awesome mystery of the natural world or the incredible ingenuity of our own kind. He loves to live in a creative universe. Wildful is his debut graphic novel. He lives in the United Kingdom.

Reviews for Wildful

'A gentle, poignant tale of awakening to the subtle, healing wonders of the wild' - Kirkus Reviews 'A gorgeous graphic novel about the joy of discovering nature and the grief of losing a family member... Lighthearted and uplifting, but also emotional. This one brought tears to my eyes' - Erica Talks Books 'Kengo Kurimotos stunning debut graphic novel celebrates the wonders of nature in near-wordless visual perfection' - Shelf Awareness 'A story of relationships and connection ... A necessary addition for celebrating the outdoors' - School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW 'A magical showcase of non-verbal storytelling ... Modeling pure innocence, Wildful is an outstanding graphic novel in which people discover the healing power of nature' - Foreword, STARRED REVIEW