"A father and child head
out on a hike,
keeping a cherished family
tradition alive."
In this wondrous tale of a father and his child exploring nature with a clear purpose in mind, there is no need for words. Rather, the joy to be found in the telling is in keen observation of the many details that take them from early morning to bedtime. You will be amazed at how much there is to see!
The child's room in early morning light shows all that will be needed to ensure a full and happy day of being together in the outdoors. Dad is a human alarm clock, allowing time for preparation for the day ahead. Once ready, the jeep is packed and they are off. Out of the city and into forest wilderness. One there, their trek is long, peaceful, and uphill. They pass wildlife at every turn; some seen, some unseen. With binoculars, a magnifying glass, and camera in hand, they often stop to explore and carefully observe their surroundings.
Donning helmets for the final ascent to a rocky peak, they are rewarded with the beauty of everything below them and of high-gliding eagles above. It is quite the vista. There, the purpose of their hike is revealed. They have come to plant a tree in a copse of evergreens nearby. A timed photo captures their special moment. The descent is marked by darkening skies, and ends with a celebratory thirst quencher as they return to the trailhead for the ride home. The rear-view mirror clearly shows the joy felt in the day spent together.
Once home, they share milk and cookies, and a visit to a photo album which shows their day is part of a long family tradition. No further words are needed, except to say this remarkable and memorable book is meant to be visited again and again.
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