The Waking Wood by Alexi Francis

The Waking Wood by Alexi Francis

A beautifully crafted modern fable about family, growth and adventure, this debut picture book by Alexi Francis, with intricate papercut pages, offers a gentle moral for young readers whilst inspiring a love of nature and outdoor exploration.

In the heart of the wood stands an ancient oak, home to a badger family for generations. As night falls, the badgers roam the forest, following paths laid down by those who came before. But when one young badger loses his way in the darkness, how will he find his way home?

Featuring stunning pen-and-ink illustrations of woodland creatures, the book moves from shadow to light as dawn breaks, drawing readers into its immersive world. Intricately cut pages reveal hidden layers of the story, inviting readers to follow the badger's journey through the woods.

Perfect for fans of The Fox and the Star by Coralie Bickford-Smith.

Alexi Francis is a writer and illustrator living in West Sussex, UK. She has a BSc in Zoology and has been involved in wildlife surveys in the UK, Crete and Cambodia. Alexi has self-published several books of nature writing pieces accompanied by her pen and ink illustrations. The Waking Wood is her debut picture book.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781835870136
ISBN 10	1835870139
Title	The Waking Wood
Author	Alexi Francis
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bonnier Books Ltd
Year published	2026-08-13
Number of pages	40
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.