Tiny hiker

key selling points

• the tiny hiker and her family set out on a hike; at first, she loves exploring but eventually her legs get tired and she trips and falls. but with a hearty snack and determination, she gets going again to arrive at their beach campsite.
• this sweetly rhyming book is a joy to read aloud, and its rollicking cadence mimics the momentum of a hike—with delightful interjections from the tiny camper herself, like "hey! wait for me!"
• shows the relatable journey of excitement at the start of the hike to fatigue toward the end, and the determination of the tiny hiker to see it through.
• the group portrayed shows two adults, one feminine presenting and one non-gender-specific, and three children with a mix of white and brown skin tones. kids are free to interpret this group as makes sense to them—as a family, a group of friends, etc.
• illustrator jaimie macgibbon showcases the beautiful environments and the nuances of the characters, and she has also added in a fun easter egg of a squirrel kids can enjoy spotting on each spread.
• author natasha zimmers grew up in british columbia and now works in outdoor education in western washington. she shares her vast hiking knowledge in tips for hikers in the backmatter (told in comic form by the tiny hiker herself).