Desert Jungle by Jeannie Baker
Published by Candlewick Press on May 9, 2023
Pages: 40
Genres: Adventure, Animals
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Desert Jungle is the story of a young boy going to stay with his grandfather in a desert valley. This book is meticulously illustrated through collage that leaps off the page and gives the reader the sense of mystery, fear, and eventual wonder the protagonist feels when he begins to explore the wilderness around him. A beautiful love letter to a part of the outdoors that is often under-appreciated for its singular beauty, this is a must-have for any collection.

Reviewed by Mary Randall, Patten Free Library, Bath