Sandor Katz and the Tiny Wild

Reach for this book when your child feels like their unique interests or quirks don't quite fit in, or when they express a budding fascination with the invisible 'gross' wonders of the natural world. It is a vibrant biography of Sandor Katz, a man who followed his passion for fermentation from the busy streets of New York to a communal home in rural Tennessee. The story beautifully weaves together themes of belonging, the joy of slow discovery, and the magic of microbes. Ideal for children aged 4 to 10, this narrative validates the path of the 'outsider' while introducing complex biological concepts through the lens of kitchen alchemy. Parents will appreciate how it frames 'being different' as a superpower and encourages a healthy, curious relationship with the food we eat and the tiny organisms that share our world.