As I become more disenchanted by the online, superficial world of social media, I simultaneously find I am wistful for the day of my childhood, where I spent a lot of time outdoors, reading physical books, playing with others, and exploring the woods with my camera and curiosity. And then, I stumbled upon this book.

It reminds me a lot of Hilda, a girl, her deerfox companion, and her friends who explore the natural and magical world around them, all set in a Scandinavianesque setting. Hilda in real life. I'm also reading this at the same time as I'm reading Enchantment by Katherine May, which is an excellent pairing, if you're at all inclined. 

I am happily nudged toward a life that is more aligned with friluftsliv than it is with consumerism and disconnection. I'm grateful for this book and the inspiration it provides.