![]() ![]() ![]() The entire book embraces the love in a family and the love for nature.Ī stellar picture book. ![]() The grandeur of the natural setting is celebrated with panoramic views of woods and mountains, filled with wildlife. Shared looks between the father and child speak to their connection and the clear joy on their faces show how much they love this time in nature spent together. In this nearly wordless book, it is entirely Oswald’s illustrations that tell the story. Reaching home, the two feed the cat, have some milk and cookies, and add their new picture to the family album. Then back down they go, the sun just beginning to color the sky as it sets. After a quick snack, they climb higher, wearing climbing gear, until they reach just the right place to plant a tree. They cross a river by walking on a fallen tree then pause to see the waterfall. They reach a place that still has a little snow on the ground and have a snowball fight. Along the way, they see deer, birds, eagles, butterflies and more. The two drive deep into the forest to a hiking trail as the sun rises in the sky. ![]() A warm hat and coat plus a full backpack, and they are ready to start their drive. Waking up early, a father and child have big plans. ![]()
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