When We Go Camping

When We Go Camping follows a family's outdoor adventure through the eyes of a young child narrator. The story tracks their journey from packing up gear to setting up camp in the wilderness. The text presents camping activities and encounters with nature in simple, rhythmic language. Detailed watercolor illustrations by Andrew Kiss show both the family's actions and the wildlife that surrounds their campsite. The book captures themes of family bonding and connection with the natural world through its depiction of shared outdoor experiences. This gentle narrative encourages appreciation for wilderness while demonstrating basic camping practices.

Readers highlight this book's educational value for preparing children for camping trips. Parents note it helps familiarize kids with camping activities and outdoor noises they might encounter. Readers appreciate: - The detailed nature illustrations - Integration of animal sounds written as text throughout pages - Interactive elements that engage young children - Mix of practical camping information with storytelling Common criticisms: - Some find the text placement confusing to read - A few mention it's too complex for toddlers Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (78 ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (15 ratings) Notable reader comments: "Perfect for teaching kids what to expect on their first camping trip" - Amazon reviewer "The sound effects make it fun to read aloud" - Goodreads reviewer "Beautiful artwork but the scattered text layout is distracting" - Goodreads reviewer

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🏕️ Author Margriet Ruurs has written over 40 children's books and frequently visits schools to share her love of reading and writing 🌲 The book's illustrator, Andrew Kiss, is known for his detailed, realistic nature paintings and spent time camping to accurately capture the outdoor scenes 🦊 The story follows a family's camping adventure through both day and night, showing how wildlife behaves differently during various times of the day 📚 The book includes a mix of poetry and prose, with lyrical descriptions woven throughout the practical aspects of camping 🌿 Many of the plants and animals depicted in the book are native to the Pacific Northwest, where both the author and illustrator have spent considerable time outdoors