In the Wild

children’s book

I designed, wrote and illustrated this published lift-the-flap die-cut book in its entirety. It features highly detailed paintings of African animals of the Serengeti Plain. The success of the book resulted in a second printing. It received notable reviews from Kirkus Reviews and the School Library Journal.

Kirkus Reviews: 
”Not all preschoolers are interested in farm animals, and for those who would rather visit the savannah than the barnyard, this book of African wildlife is a ticket to the Serengeti Plain. Ryder, in her first book, shows respect for preschoolers and their ability to learn by seeing.”

School Library Journal: 
”The eye-catching paintings give a real feel for the land and its inhabitants. A wonderful pictorial introduction to African animals for the very young.”