WILDSPEAK, by Sangma Francis and Lexi Vangsnes, Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, April 14, 2026, Hardcover, $18.99 (ages 4-9)
Discover a new way of seeing the world and the words that describe it in Wildspeak, a picture book by Sangma Francis and Lexi Vangsnes.
In the wide, wide world with its wide, wide skies,
There are wild, wild words waiting to be spoken.
Where the stream twists and sparkles? That’s SUNGLITTER.
Where the sunset touches the sky? That’s CLOUDBLOOM.
Come take a walk full of the joy of real nature words―mayflies, sea snails, blackbirds, brambles―and full of the joy of new words just waiting to be discovered. —Synopsis provided by Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Wildspeak is celebration of nature and the joy that can be found from the tiniest creature to the largest landscape. Young readers are encouraged to explore and have adventures outdoors. And they will especially love the imagination that comes with words like, fairygold,and forestwhisper or vinepop and petalglow. Vibrant text is paired with jubilant textured illustrations, making Wildspeak a delight to read.
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