Nature forms the backdrop of this largely wordless picture book, beginning with the nature motif of a child's chamber. VERDICT 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.-Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX 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. Late snow, a challenging walk, and a quiet meal precede a final climb and a shared tradition amid the trees. A series of vignettes captures deer, hidden insects, a flying eagle, and even the prints of a bear. A bird's perspective finds a young fox and eggs in a nest. Sleepily waking, dressing with care and filling the backpack, father and son drive through the rising dawn to wind past green columns of trees. Gr 1-3-This almost wordless book takes readers through a journey from the city to the heights of the timberland, an adventure that begins in the dark of night through the early morning-a preparation time for father and child.
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