The Nature Journal: A Backyard Adventure
Penguin House | Viking
A charming and nature-filled picture book about a young boy who connects with his busy dad over their love of nature. Perfect for fans of Fatima’s Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq and Hike by Pete Oswald.
Tim has always loved nature. His dad always taught him to explore and adventure through their own backyard. So Tim observed, he collected, and he recorded it all in his nature journal, just like Dad!
But when one day Dad is too busy to look at his findings, Tim takes it upon himself to show Dad all his adventures. And after looking through his dad’s old nature journals, Tim gets sleepy and goes on some dreamy adventures of his own.
An imaginative and heartwarming story about the bond between Tim and his dad, and the beautiful adventures that lie waiting in the world, The Nature Journal is a sweet story of love and nature for the youngest budding explorers.
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TENNESSEE CENTERS FOR THE BOOK CHOICE 2024
*“A must for nature enthusiasts big and small, this one will inspire families to get outdoors together.”–Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Allen employs rich, thickly applied color in sketchbook-like digital renderings that capture Tim’s dreams with immersive spreads: the boy runs across a wooden rope bridge surrounded by giant tropical plants, rides a camel through the desert under the moon, and scuba-dives and mountain-climbs with Dad, dreams that Tim “scribbled down... as fast as he could” upon waking. When Dad turns his attention to his son (“I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you today”), the Black-cued duo embrace partnered adventuring for an affable conclusion.” -Publishers Weekly
