LET'S CAMP!

Guidance on enjoying the great outdoors.

Rotner relies on simple sentences and high-interest photos as she leads early readers on a fun trip through the woods. Step-by-step guidance on packing, exploring, and prepping for a night in a tent will prove useful to those who have a real campout planned. Her engaging text is structured to support vocabulary and literacy growth. Camping-themed verbs are easy to identify and emphasized throughout with enlarged text: “We RELAX, SNACK, and PLAY games at our campsite.” Showcasing an array of kids diverse in race and age, Rotner’s bright, clear photo collages and spreads have a candid feel that will help children make connections to their world; images of sleeping bags, tents, and kayaks show the gear that readers might make use of, while close-ups of a snake and a salamander are examples of wildlife they might encounter. Information—both in the main text and the backmatter—is presented in language that’s easy for young people to understand. The book ends with tips for packing as well as safety and campground guidelines, suggestions for campsite activities, and a recipe for s’mores.

Camping made simple and fun.