Into the Uncut Grass

A story for all ages from the author of the #1 bestselling Born a Crime

“But sooner or later your mother will find us,” Walter said, looking back at the house. “She always does.”

The boy’s eyes lit up again. He had an idea.

“Then this time we need to go where we’ve never gone before,” he said. “Into the uncut grass!”

In the tradition of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse comes a gorgeously illustrated fable about a young child’s journey into the world beyond the shadow of home, a magical landscape where he discovers the secrets of solidarity, connection, and finding peace with the people we love. Infused with the author’s signature wit and imagination, in collaboration with masterful artist Sabina Hahn, it’s a tale for readers of all ages—to be read aloud or read alone.

About the Author

Trevor Noah is one of the most globally beloved comedians and is perhaps best known as the host of the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show on Comedy Central, from 2015-2022. Noah's first book, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, was an instant New York Times bestseller and won the 2017 Thurber Prize for American Humor. Noah's latest comedy special is the 2022 Netflix release I Wish You Would, and he can be seen performing live on his Off the Record world tour.

Author Residence: New York

Author Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa

Sabina Hahn is a New York based illustrator, animator, and sculptor who loves stories and tall tales. Sabina is a master of capturing subtle fleeting expressions and the most elusive of gestures. She is also a co-founder of Interval Studios.

Illustrator Residence:New York, New York