Simple and evocative language and charming illustrations describe a boy's trip in the woods.A young boy catches a fish, cooks it over a roaring fire, and camps with his father, who plays the banjo
Simple and evocative language and charming illustrations describe a boy's trip in the woods.
A young boy catches a fish, cooks it over a roaring fire, and camps with his father, who plays the banjo as his son falls asleep.
Elizabeth Spurr and Manelle Oliphant together create a perfect sit-in-your-lap reading experience for toddlers.
Elizabeth Spurr holds a degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. A former newspaper editor, she is the author of a number of children's books.
Manelle Oliphant is a graduate of Brigham Young University-Idaho and an artist and illustrator. She lives in Utah.
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"Peachtree Publishing is making a splash with their latest board book additions that we think are the cat's meow. Perfect for children embarking on their first camping trips this summer..." ?CATS Meow, Baker & Taylor
"Sparse, alliterative rhyming text tells the story with masterful charm, along with the delightful, cheerfully realistic illustrations..." ?Midwest Book Review
"The combination of setting, story and sights is enchanting as the illustrations bring a smile to your face and place you right next to the babbling brook or the warm glow of the camp fire...this tale will have little ones locked on in wide eyed wonder as their curiosity about nature grows...and will even work as a bed time treat with the sleepy time ending." ?Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers blog
"Cute soft colored pencil drawings make this a sweet book to read to your baby/toddler. If you are a fan of In the Garden by the same author/illustrator team then you're going to want to grab this one to add to the collection!" ?Butterfly Wishes and Wonderland Dreams blog
"Makes for a charming introduction to themes of family, fishing and camp fires. Spurr and Oliphant have done little kids a service with the lively wording and illustrations of a boy and his dad sharing a camping trip. Their adventures are a great way to share some of the joys of camping with the babies and toddlers in your life." ?Children's Bookstore blog
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