"Speaks directly to young readers in a carefully constructed, elegant, accessible language that transcends the ordinary and demonstrates not even the slightest hint of condescension... This is a work that will be read and examined again and again, with something new to be discovered at every turn. Profound and entirely wonderful." - Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW

"An imaginative and illuminating catalog of various animals' problem-solving strategies...[a] heartening celebration of our kinship with other beings."

- Brain Pickings, 17/07/2015

"The depth of the images and the surprising facts work together to create a lovely connection between the readers and the natural world." - The Boston Globe, 22/05/2015

"Owlkids hit the mark with Wild Ideas." - The National Post, 27/03/2015

"Although most readers will be drawn to this book because of the animal content, they might pick up some problem-solving skills in the process." - School Library Journal, 24/04/2015

"Kelsey presents simple, powerful examples in warm, accessible language...beautifully presented and rich in ideas." - Booklist, 01/05/2015

"Encourages children to think creatively about solving their own problems and to use animals as inspiration and example...This is a nice addition to beginning science classrooms." - The Children's Literature Comprehensive Database, 05/06/2015

"This book introduces innovative thinking and problem-solving." - Library Media Connection, 21/08/2015