Voices of the Wild

by Jonathan London

In a poetic, dramatically illustrated tribute to America's vanishing wildlife, a lone man paddles his kayak through the wilderness, while Bear, Deer, Moose, Turtle, and other creatures watch cautiously from the shore.

Genres: Picture Books, Poetry

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 10, 1993

About the author

Jonathan London is the author of several celebrated children's books. His commitment to honoring the wonders of the natural world has been lauded by readers and critics alike. He is the author of more than 70 children's books, many of which are about nature. He's also the author of the popular Froggy series. He lives in Graton, California with his wife and two sons.

Reviews

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

This pictures in this book are 5 stars all the way. They are beautiful. The writing is good too. I usually hate weird poetry that doesn't rhyme all that much, but I liked this. I was well written without being too much flowery prose (which I do not like) The story is very nice and just makes you want to be out in nature! The cover did throw me off a bit. It was a tad scary. I thought the cat eyes were creepy (but we learn later in the book it isn't your run of the mill house cat...this is a Lynx!) I love how it is all summed up. Note it wasn't until I read the whole thing that the image of the man reflected in the cat eyes made sense!

[Robin Raines-Bond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated and inspiring prose! I loved everything about this one.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

The artwork was fantastic!

[Alli Lubin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The illustrations are magnificent.
I enjoyed the concept of the book and especially liked the rhythm and flow of the poetry especially when read aloud. The more I read it and absorb the pictures, the more I am drawn in and feel part of the “Wild”…. Many of the drawings depict the relationship of man to the animals, emphasizing how small we are in stature and how we are not the center of the natural world.

[Jake Wavra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book to explore different perspectives. The story is written in almost a poetic prose, describing different encounters with man in a kayak through the eyes of different wild animals. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful, rich with color and captivating detail. The author accurately describes the special qualities of each animal that gives them unique perspective.

[Ted Parsons · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be a great book to use for the dual purpose of using in a poetry unit, as well as teaching about endangered or extinct animals. Great illustrations also make this book engaging and something students would want to read.

[Ms. B · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one sounds and reads like a poem. A perfect combination for Poetry Month (April) and Earth Day (April 22). Plus, the illustrations are beautiful. The front cover will mesmerize you and catch young readers attention.

[Nathan Levin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it. I love poetry and math.