The Hike by Alison Farrell

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The Hike is a plucky and sweet adventure story about three intrepid young female explorers set out to conquer the outdoors in their local forest.

 

Here is the best and worst of any hike: from picnics to puffing and panting, deer-sighting to detours.

 

This spirited picture book is filled with lyrical language that captures the majesty of the natural world, coupled with a fun narrative throughout.

 

- Features a glossary and scientific backmatter
- Includes a sketchbook by one of the characters that highlights aspects of the hike
- Abundant labels throughout for scientific learning

 

The Hike is about how fun it can be to explore nature in your own backyard.

 

This book is a must-have for budding scientists, best friends, and all adventurers in preschool and kindergarten.

 

- A wonderful gift for parents and grandparents of kids who like to explore and get dirty outside
- Perfect for teachers and librarians looking for an outdoors-themed book
- Great for fans of We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Helen Oxenbury, The Bad Seed by Jory John, and We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines

"These young explorers demonstrate the best principles of time spent in the woods: observing, admiring and learning. And, through their delightfully illustrated adventure, so do we."-- The New York Times

"[ The Hike] is a delightful field guide for young outdoor enthusiasts, rich with everything from instructions on how to make a leaf basket for foraged berries to scientific labels and tips for identifying animal tracks, constellations, and moon phases. The illustrations represent a multiracial female cast of burgeoning botanists and naturalists enjoying the outdoors, including one particularly beautiful spread where the girls release collected bird feathers into the wind."Booklist

Alison Farrell has a BA in painting and an MSE in art education. Her first book was Cycle City, and she lives in Portland, Oregon.

Target Age: 3-5

Chronicle Books

Pub Date: October 08, 2019

0.5" H x 8.6" L x 10.2" W

56 pages

hardcover