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In the Wild by Zadie Smith

In the Wild

Hardcover – Picture Book, June 10, 2025

Zadie Smith, Nick Laird

Penguin Young Readers Group · Hardcover · June 10, 2025

Acclaimed authors Zadie Smith and Nick Laird are back with a brand-new picture book about conquering new experiences and enjoying the great outdoors!

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Who it’s for
Readers interested in stories about trying new experiences and enjoying the outdoors.
Themes
Trying new experiences, Outdoor exploration, Being yourself
Genres
Small Pets, New Experiences, Camping & Outdoor Adventures

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About this book

Acclaimed authors Zadie Smith and Nick Laird are back with a brand-new picture book about conquering new experiences and enjoying the great outdoors! Maud—the judo-suit-wearing guinea pig and proud oddball—is off into the wild, as is Kit, her owner. Both are slightly nervous about what they’ll find in the great outdoors, but with a pinch of bravery—and a few Signature Moves—they’ll make new friends and explore new worlds . . .

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A warm and endearing story celebrating the quiet power of being yourself.

Who it’s for

  • Readers interested in stories about trying new experiences and enjoying the outdoors.
  • Readers drawn to warm stories about being yourself.

Where it sits

Small Pets87%
Camping & Outdoor Adventures34%
New Experiences34%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Small Pets
  • Camping & Outdoor Adventures
  • New Experiences
Authors
Zadie Smith, Nick Laird
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
June 10, 2025
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Trying new experiences · Outdoor exploration · Being yourself
Reading lane
Small Pets