In the Wild by Zadie Smith and Nick Laird, illustrated by Magenta Fox. PICTURE BOOK. Viking (Penguin), 2025. $19. 9798217038725
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Human Kit is going with her school on a sleepaway camping adventure. Since Kit’s list doesn’t say “No Maud’s”, Maud the hamster decides to tag along and learn about the Great Outdoors, too. A friendly hedgehog helps Maud get to know the lay of the land. But thank goodness Maud has her Signature Move, because when a hawk tries to make Maud into a snack, Maud will need to escape.
For a young one going on a first overnight trip - especially camping, Kit and her pets bring up all of the concerns they might imagine, so a parent can address them beforehand. And while Maud is having her adventure, we also glimpse what Kit is doing. So much to see in the illustrations.
Kit is Black.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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