Oswald’s use of earth tones and textures reinforces the beauty of the natural world and the importance of sustaining it through simple family traditions like this one. There’s gentle humor throughout, and the loving relationship between this father and child enjoying the outdoors together is movingly emphasized. A suggested first purchase for all libraries, this visual feast evokes a breathtaking climb to the heights, where the absence of text reflects the serenity of the mountain and those who quietly rejoice in the hike. Painted landscapes conjure the soft haze of forest waterfalls, mountain vistas, watery strokes of tree branches, small details of flowers, woodland creatures, and the warm expressions between parent and child. A memorable picture book on enjoying the natural world. The handsome digital artwork clearly expresses the characters’ emotions as well as the beauty and majesty of the natural world.A near-wordless book seems a particularly appropriate way of communicating the quiet yet powerful experience of walking through a wilderness area. Like the woods, this book is an immersive experience that invites repeated visits. The relationship between the father and child makes this not just a picture book set in the outdoors, but a warm expression of how memories are created and bonds form.
On the way home, their eyes meet in the rear-view mirror they know they’ve shared something special, a moment underscored by a final spread of the two cuddling on the sofa. The beauty of the natural world is viewed through the lens of the relationship between parent and child their closeness is what gives this outdoor experience meaning.
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