The Hike - by Alison Farrell (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Three friends set out on a day hike to explore their local forest, intending to climb to the top of the hill, where they will plant a flag, read a poem, and release feathers into the wind.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>The Hike</i> is a plucky and sweet adventure story about three intrepid young female explorers who set out to conquer the outdoors in their local forest. <p/>This spirited picture book is filled with lyrical language that captures the majesty of the natural world, coupled with a fun narrative.</b> <p/>- Features a glossary and scientific backmatter<br>- Includes a sketchbook by one of the characters that highlights discoveries the girls make along the trail<br>- Abundant labels throughout for learning about various plants and animals <p/><b><i>The Hike</i> celebrates how fun and rewarding it is to explore nature in your own backyard! <p/>This book is a must-have for budding scientists, best friends, and all adventurers in preschool and kindergarten.</b> <p/>- A wonderful gift for parents and grandparents of kids who like to explore outside<br>- Perfect for teachers and librarians looking for an outdoors-themed book<br>- Great for fans of <i>We're Going on a Bear Hunt</i> by Helen Oxenbury, <i>The Bad Seed</i> by Jory John, and <i>We Are the Gardeners</i> by Joanna Gaines<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[<i>The Hike</i>] 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. -<b><i>Booklist</i></b><br><br>[A] lovely chronicle of an outdoor adventure... Readers may find it difficult to resist the call of the wild after closing the cover.--<i><b>Publishers Weekly</i></b><br><br>Beautifully illustrated . . . This is a perfect addition to elementary school libraries to support readers who love the great outdoors.--<i><b>School Library Journal</i></b><br><br>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.--<i><b>The New York Times</i></b><br><br>Well-designed pictures create a depth and fullness that immerse readers in the forest. Endmatter makes clever use of Wren's sketch pad to offer additional information about things seen in the woods. Utterly satisfying.--<i><b>Kirkus Review, Starred</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Alison Farrell has a BA in painting and an MSE in art education. Her first book was <i>Cycle City</i>, and she lives in Portland, Oregon.
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