Leo on a Hike

By: Anna McQuinn / Illustrated by: Ruth Hearson Lola’s younger brother Leo is on an exploration-filled day hiking with Dad in this latest Leo Can series board book! Leo is ready to hike. He and Daddy head out on the trail, observing all the wildlife along the way. They see tall trees, tiny flowers, and even some crawling bugs. Soon Leo is determined to explore on his own, following a busy bee and lingering to look at a slow worm. By the end of the hike, both explorers are tired, happy, and ready to return another day! A perfect everyday read-aloud for little ones, this playful spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. If you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: Leo at the Park Leo, Sleep Tight! Leo, Rise and Shine! Leo Loves Mommy Leo Loves Daddy Leo Loves Baby Time Leo Gets a Checkup Leo Can Swim [TABS] Look Inside Downloadables Download the Cover Author & Illustrator Anna McQuinn, author Anna McQuinn has worked in children's books for more than twenty-five years as an editor, publisher, and writer. She is the author of more than twenty books for children, including the Lola series and the Leo series. Anna leads children's and parents' programs at her local library. Read more about Anna. Ruth Hearson, illustrator Ruth Hearson has illustrated and written several children's books, including Leo Can Swim, Leo Loves Baby Time, Cinnamon's Fairy Sleepover and Knitted by Grandma. She lives in England. Read more about Ruth. Awards & Honors Coming soon! Editorial Reviews Children's Literature Leo is an adorable young preschooler who experiences an enjoyable hiking adventure with his father. As the story begins the two are indoors gathering materials they will need for their adventure. As they proceed with their hike through the remaining pages there are beautiful nature scenes. The illustrations are bright, realistic, and perfectly suited for young children. It is easy to identify Leo and his father’s feelings from the facial expressions that are illustrated throughout their hike. These feelings include; excitement, happiness, awe, pleasure, curiosity, and tiredness. Throughout this eighteen page board book the author has written descriptive sentences to describe the things Leo and his father see, touch, hear, and taste. This story could be beneficial for children up to four- years- old. It is suitable for reading during story time at the library, in a preschool classroom, or for parents to read to their young children at home. It provides an excellent introduction to the exploration of the five senses in a natural setting. It could be used to extend children’s vocabulary and their understanding of size and speed. It could also be used as a talking point for how the characters feel as they enjoy a hike and expand children’s curiosity about their natural environment. Details Board ISBN: 978-1-62354-341-9 Ages: 0-3 Page count: 18 7 x 7 [/TABS]