Our Favourite Children’s Books
I have always loved reading, and now I get to share that love with my children!
Books are the ultimate adventure companion. They travel well in backpacks, the chariot and in the car. The great thing about kids is that they actually love to read the same book over and over, so you don’t have to pack a bunch. Just find one that you all love!
Books help children learn about and understand the world around them, so this is a great way to support your outdoor adventures. You can use books to learn about local flora and fauna and then look out for it on your next camping trip. You can read about taking care of our natural spaces, and learn why it’s important to leave wildflowers undisturbed and give animals their space. Books can teach you songs and stories that make long hikes a little more fun and engaging for littles!
In celebration of Canada Book Day, which falls annually on April 23, I am sharing some of my family’s favourite outdoorsy books.
The Golden Glow by Benjamin Flouw
Plant the Tiny Seed and Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson
We All Play by Julie Flett
First West Coast Books: Hello Humpback, One Eagle Soaring, Raven Squawk, Orca Squeak, Sockeye Silver, Saltchuck Blue by Roy Henry Vickers
Rocky Mountain ABCs by Jocey Asnong
We’re Going on A Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
The Lorax by Doctor Seuss
A Pile of Leaves by Tamara Shopsin and Jason Fulford
HIKE by Pete Oswald
I hope you enjoy these! Please share your favourite too! My family is always on the lookout for a new favourite book.
Happy reading!
