![]() On the table: an open book detailing How to Plant a Tree, a trowel, and a conifer seedling in a protective tube. Oswald leaves little clues right at the start in the child’s bedroom: Hike by Pete Oswald - Read Along with Rihal - Storytime with Rihal Rihal Rohit 57 subscribers Subscribe Share 2. Yet, in reality, it’s hidden in plain sight - waiting for a child’s enquiring mind to search it out. The deeper narrative of Hike feels like it’s buried below the surface. They allow observant readers to discover deeper stories hidden below the surface. Despite first impressions, they can have complex narrative structures. But look closely, and you’ll discover an extra purpose behind their trip - told entirely through the illustrations.ĭon’t underestimate wordless (or - in this case - near-wordless) picture books. ![]() And all of those are true for the characters in this book. People hike for various reasons - to connect with nature, to get fresh air and exercise, for the sense of adventure. On one level, you have the basic storyline: a father and child go on an adventure in nature. These more minor details contrast with dramatic scenes of nature, culminating in a double-page vista from the mountain top, complete with soaring eagles. ![]() They load their RV and head out of the city into the wild. ![]()
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