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Climb on!

"When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant --To the tippy top? It's a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story hi...

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Main Author: Paul, Baptiste (Author)
Other Authors: Alcántara, Jacqueline (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Creole
Published: Zürich, Switzerland : NorthSouth Books, Inc., an imprint of NordSüd Verlag AG, 2022.
Subjects:
Parent and child > Juvenile fiction.
Fathers and daughters > Juvenile fiction.
Hiking > Juvenile fiction.
Saint Lucia > Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.
Summary: "When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant --To the tippy top? It's a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid colors the bonding power of a shared experience. A list of creatures at the end prompts a second look for keen-eyed readers to make discoveries of their own."--
Physical Description: 28 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN: 9780735844810
073584481X
Author Notes: Baptiste Paul is the author of several books for children. Born and raised on the Caribbean Island of Saint Lucia, Baptiste is a native Creole/Patois speaker and enjoys reading his books and sharing about his experiences with anyone who would listen. Baptiste holds Degrees in Environmental Studies and Political Science from Bucknell University. When he's not writing or hiking, he up-cycles wood pallets into planters and wooden floors to name a few. He lives in Wisconsin with his family.

Jacqueline Alcántara is a children's picture book illustrator. Her debut picture book, The Field , written by Baptiste Paul, received 3 starred reviews and won the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award, was a Junior Library Guild selection, and also appeared on the Horn Book Fanfare Best of 2018, the School Library Journal Best of 2018, and the CCBC 2018 Choices lists. Jacqueline's favorite days are spent drawing, painting, writing, and walking her dog. She lives in Chicago.

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