You Belong in the Wild

In this heartfelt and beautifully illustrated picture book, a young science enthusiast discovers that she belongs in nature—even if she doesn’t often see people who look like her there.

Noa loves everything about the natural world. She watches wildlife shows, embarks on imaginary adventures with her stuffed animals, and eagerly shares fascinating animal facts with her mom. But from everything she has seen, the people who work in nature don’t look like her. So Noa begins to wonder if she truly belongs.

Determined to change her daughter’s perspective, Noa’s mom takes her on a trip from the city to a nearby state park. There, Noa meets a park ranger who opens her eyes to the diversity of the natural world—and helps her see that nature has a place for everyone, including her.

Filled with warmth, encouragement, and a love of science, this inspiring story reminds young readers that curiosity knows no boundaries and that they, too, belong in the great outdoors.