Emile and the Field

Written by Kevin Young · Illustrated by Chioma Ebinama

A boy's love for a field faces a winter challenge of sharing.

3.9 Goodreads · 479 ratings

40 pages· AD580L

$18.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Emile adores the field near his home, a sanctuary of bees and blossoms through spring, summer, and fall. But winter brings a challenge: sharing his beloved space with other children and their sleds. Can Emile find joy in sharing and discover new wonders in the field's winter transformation? This enchanting tale explores a child's bond with nature and the magic of imagination.

From the publisher

In this lyrical picture book from an award-winning poet, a young boy cherishes a neighborhood field throughout the changing seasons. With stunning illustrations and a charming text, this beautiful story celebrates a child’s relationship with nature. There was a boynamed Emilewho fellin love with a field. It was wideand blue–and if you could haveseen itso would’ve you. Emile loves the field close to his home–in spring, summer, and fall, when it gives him bees and flowers, blossoms and leaves. But not as much in winter, when he has to share his beautiful, changeable field with other children…and their sleds. This relatable and lyrical ode to one boy’s love for his neighborhood field celebrates how spending time in nature allows children to dream, to imagine…and even to share.