Using a rhyming text, Yes, Let's tells the story of a family who wakes up early, loads up the station wagon and heads out of town, into the forest, to spend a day hiking. What is great about the day is that they don't just hike, the swim, build dams, make boats and relax. They are truly spending a day together as a family. No phones or tablets, just family and nature. I really like the pictures in this book. Even though the words tell the story of a "perfect" family, who has a "perfect" time together in the woods, the pictures tell otherwise. In the pictures you can see teenage daughter and mom arguing about wearing boots, mom is getting scared by a spider and brother is covered in mud. The pictures tell the story of what really happens when you take your kids hiking. But in the end the family enjoyed every minute of it, they don't want to leave and can't wait to go back. This book perfectly sums up summer, long tired days, bug bites and scratches, getting annoyed by siblings but in the end you would do it all over again!
If you like to hike, or just want to make some memories with your family, Louisville has so many great places to check out:
The Parklands: Complete with a spray ground to cool off in after hiking.
Bernheim Forest: I especially like to walk through the fairy garden and edible garden.
Jefferson Memorial Forest: Offers programs for kids of all ages to help them explore nature.
Many area parks like Cherokee, Joe Creason, EP Tom Sawyer and Iroquois also have great hiking trails to explore.
Where is your favorite place to hike?
Happy Reading!
Laura
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