The Wildest Thing by Martin, Emily Winfield

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be comes an enchanting picture book about a child finding their "wild" self.

What would you do if you let the wild in?

Eleanor loved wild things.
Every wing and wild sprout.

There was something wild inside of her,
waiting to come out...

With gorgeous illustrations, this book is the ideal addition to any bedtime reading routine or read aloud. The Wildest Thing beautifully expresses a timeless message about little ones unleashing their inner "wild" and encouraging their budding imagination and unique individuality.

Author: Emily Winfield Martin
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/06/2026
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.51h x 8.67w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9798217023981
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001
Publishers Weekly 10/20/2025
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2025
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2025
Booklist 12/01/2025
School Library Journal 01/01/2026 pg. 35

About the Author
#1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Winfield Martin is the author and illustrator of picture books and middle grade titles: Dream Animals, Day Dreamers, The Wonderful Things You Will Be, The Littlest Family's Big Day, Oddfellow's Orphanage, Snow and Rose, and The Imaginaries. Emily lives with her family in Oregon, halfway between the forest and the sea.