Welcome to the Whole Wilde World!
We write books that make children feel safe and strong.
Books for kids with food allergies. Books for kids with asthma. And that’s just the beginning. Here at Whole Wilde World Books, we create children’s picture books focused on kids’ health and well-being. While our stories address a range of topics, from chronic illnesses and food allergies to dental hygiene and the flu, our mission remains the same: empower kids in their diagnoses, destigmatize various health conditions, and promote inclusivity, safety, and empathy for all children.
Meet the Wildes
From the outside, the yellow house on Bell Street seems perfectly ordinary. But that house is no ordinary house. And the people who live there – Doctors Walter and Paloma Wilde – are no ordinary doctors. Dr. Paloma Wilde runs a research laboratory in the attic. And Dr. Walter Wilde travels the world with his briefcase and magic compass, treating all sorts of animals, from cheetahs with asthma to squirrels with nut allergies.
Books
Millie’s Adventure in Paris
Millie the Mouse had never been on a vacation before… until now! Her whole family, including her little sister, Macie, journey all the way to the Paris, ready to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower and see the city from up high. But when Millie sits down for lunch, she learns something she did not expect: she is allergic to milk! Will Dr. Wilde save the day? Will Millie make it to the top of the Eiffel Tower? You will have to wait and see!!
Sam’s Spooky Night
The jack-o-lanterns are glowing and cobwebs abound, which can only mean one thing… it’s Halloween!!! Sam the Squirrel heads out into the purple night, eager to begin trick-or-treating, but no sooner does he take his first bite of candy than he receives a fright of his own: he is allergic to tree nuts! Dr. Wilde saves the day, dressed in costume, of course, teaching Sam how to use his auto-injector (and about the wide range of delicious nut-free candies to eat!). Grab your candy bags and join us – it is going to be a boo-tiful time!
Eddie’s Amazing Catch
Play Ball! It’s Game 7 of the Whole Wilde World Championship Series, and Eddie the Elephant is so excited to cheer on his favorite team, the Grassland Mammals. But in the third inning, Eddie is thrown a curveball of his own: he is allergic to peanuts! As always, the fabulous Dr. Wilde comes to save the day, teaching Eddie all about how to use his auto-injector and showing him the best peanut-free snacks to eat. The only question is: will the Grassland Mammals win the big game??
Callie’s Birthday Surprise
Surprise! It’s Callie the Cat’s birthday, and her family and friends have planned a top-secret party for her. But when Callie takes a bite of her birthday cake, she gets another surprise: she is allergic to eggs! Callie visits the famous Dr. Wilde, who teaches her all about having an egg allergy, including how to use an auto-injector to keep herself safe. Callie also learns how to find the best egg-free treats to eat. In the end, Callie returns to her party, and, surrounded by her loving friends and family, realizes that, no matter what, everything will be okay.
Charlie’s Big Race
For years, Charlie the Cheetah has dreamed of running in the Grassland Fair and Games. But when Charlie’s lungs begin to whistle and squeak, she worries she won’t be able to run at all. After visiting Doctor Wilde and learning that she has asthma, Charlie realizes that her asthma is part of what makes her unique, and she returns to the savanna, inhaler in hand, more determined than ever to run the big race.
About the Author
MG Prezioso, Ph.D. is a researcher at Harvard's Graduate School of Education, where she studies how children become "lost," or immersed, in books, and how literature advances students’ intellectual and personal development.