Hiking Day, Hardcover/Anne Rockwell

Contributor(s): Author: Anne Rockwell Illustrator: Lizzy Rockwell Beloved author Anne Rockwell celebrates nature and the outdoors with a gorgeous new picture book about a child's first mountain hike A young girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time. As they climb up and up the path, they see everything from a friendly toad to a prickly porcupine, tall leafy trees to tiny red berries. Anne Rockwell and her daughter, artist Lizzy Rockwell, celebrate a day the little girl will never forget, especially when she reaches the mountain's summit. With simple, lyrical text and bright illustrations that jump off the page, Hiking Day brings the joys of spending an afternoon outdoors to life.   Review citations School Library Journal - pg. 56 - 07/01/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 140 - 07/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 140 - 07/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 140 - 07/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 140 - 07/15/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Highly Recommended - pg. 140 - 07/15/2018