“Take A Hike!” is the latest addition to a children’s book series about Donkey-Donk — an adventurous miniature donkey, written by award-winning author Ellen F. Feld. In “Take A Hike!” Donkey-Donk hikes to the top of Mount Washington – one of the most prominent mountains on the eastern coast of the United States.
I don’t have any children of my own, but as the quirky outdoorsy aunt, I love getting hiking-related gifts for my young nieces and nephews to inspire them to love the outdoors as much as I do.
Take A Hike! | Review
Take A Hike! is a 36-page softcover book that tells the story of Donkey-Donk’s journey to train for and then hike up Mount Washington. With just under 300 words, this book is best suited for children ages 3-6.
In Take A Hike!, each turn of the page shows another part of the adventure and includes pictures of the adorable Donkey-Donk, who really traveled to the infamous Mount Washington to take photos for the book! I was surprised and delighted by the pictures of Donkey-Donk in silly situations, like training for the hike on a treadmill and trying to fit inside of a small backpacking tent the night before the big ascent.
Along the way, you’ll also learn a few fun facts about the infamous Mount Washington, like how it is the location of the fastest wind speed ever recorded! The story of Donkey-Donk’s hike also encourages children to get outside and go on a hiking adventure of their own.
Having hiked Mount Washington in the past, I enjoyed reliving the adventure through Donkey-Donk and am excited to share this book with my young nieces and nephews.
Where to Buy
“Take A Hike” is available on Amazon and from willowbendpublishing.com.
If you enjoy Take A Hike!, you might also enjoy these other books from the Donkey-Donk series:
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