Celebrating Hiking!
National Hiking Day (also known as Take a Hike Day) is Nov. 17 and the West End Library will celebrate!
Take a hike!
Take a hike!
| Board Books |
| Walk and See ABC Illustrations by Rosalind Beardshaw An alphabet board book that teaches little ones about nature. |
| Forest Baby By Laurie Elmquist and Shantala Robinson A board book that introduces baby to the natural wonders experienced on a hike through the forest. |
| Easy Readers |
| Amelia Bedelia Hits the Trail By Herman Parish, illustrated by Lynne Avril JUV EASY SERIES AMELIA BEDELIA Amelia Bedelia goes on a hike with her class and she’s excited. What will she find for the classroom nature table? An easy-to-read book about friendship and exploring the natural world. Also available in eBook |
| Charlie & Mouse Outdoors By Laurel Snyder, illustrated by Emily Hughes JUV EASY SERIES CHARLIE & MOUSE Charlie and Mouse and their parents go on a camping trip, and share the joy of hiking, storytelling, marshmallows, and campfires together. |
| Pedro Goes Wild! By Fran Manushkin, illustrated by Tammie Lyon JUV EASY SERIES PEDRO Pedro and his dad are off on an adventure in the woods and Dad can't wait to show Pedro how to survive in the wild. But Pedro is a lot better at climbing rocks, tracking animals, and identifying plants than his dad is. Does Pedro even need his dad out in the woods? Also available in Spanish ¡Pedro se vuelve salvaje! |
| Picture Books |
| The Hike By Alison Farrell JUV E FARRELL Three friends set out on a day hike to explore their local forest, intending to climb to the top of the hill, where they will plant a flag, read a poem, and release feathers into the wind. |
| Hike By Pete Oswald JUV E OSWALD A father and child head out on a hike, keeping a cherished family tradition alive. Also available in eBook |
| Hiking Day By Anne Rockwell, Illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell JUV E ROCKWELL A little girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time. As they climb up and up the path, they see everything from a friendly toad to a prickly porcupine, tall leafy trees to tiny red berries. |
| Fiction |
| The Trail By Meika Hashimoto JUV FICTION HASHIMOTO Toby and his friend Lucas made a list of things to do the summer before they entered middle school, but now Lucas is gone, and Toby sets out to fulfill the promise he made to his friend, to finish the list by hiking the Appalachian Trail from Velvet Rocks to Mt. Katahdin, an undertaking that he is poorly prepared for--and which will become not only a struggle for survival, but a rescue mission for the starving and abused dog who he finds along the way. |
| Nonfiction |
| Hike a Mountain By K.C. Kelley A beginning reader that takes young people on a hike to the top of a mountain! |
| The Appalachian Trail By Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by John Wallace JUV 974 BAUER Simple, lyrical text describes the wonders of the Appalachian Trail enhanced irresistible illustrations. |
| Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail By Jennifer Thermes JUV 92 A story of resilience and hardcore lady power, Grandma Gatewood proves that no peak is insurmountable. |
| Adult |
| Families on Foot: Urban Hikes to Backyard Treks and National Park Adventures By Jennifer Pharr Davis and Brew Davis 796.51 DAVIS Published in partnership with the American Hiking Society, this book offers practical advice and engaging activities to make hiking even more fun for families. You'll find clever ideas and inspiration that apply to kids of all ages--from tackling diaper blowouts in the backcountry to using smartphone apps and GPS to engage teenagers with nature. Information for children with special needs and seniors also is included. |
| Hike It Baby: 100 Awesome Outdoor Adventures with Babies and Toddlers By Shanti Hodges 917.3049 FALCON 2018 Presents 100 outdoor adventures with tips about traveling and exploring the natural world as a new family. |
