Climb On!

(Hardback)

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Take a hike with this father-daughter adventure thats sure to inspire you to get outside.

When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant To the tippy top Its 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.

Baptiste Paul and Jacqueline Alcntara (co-creators of The Field) have teamed up again! Baptistes humorous and tender text, with a sprinkling of Creole words straight from the Pitons, and Jacqueline Alcntaras vibrant and evocative illustrations capture the wonder and emotions experienced on the trail and the special relationship between a parent and a child.

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It's a beautiful morning, and even though Dad just wants to watch futbol, his full-of-energy daughter reminds him that
he promised to go on a hike with her. "Annou ale! Off we go!" to the "tippy top" of their lush Caribbean island. The
adventurous duo encourages each other in Creole, and the accompanying English text makes for easy reading, as does
its spacious, verse-like placement amid the rich, full-bleed illustrations. The hike is more challenging than either one
expected--"Mout! Climb on!"--until finally, they make it to the top, from which they can see their whole town and
the sea beyond. If only someone had brought a camera! Oh, well. "Chonj. Remember." Fans of the creators' previous,
lively, futbol-centered collaboration, The Field (rev. 5/18), will cheer this very welcome addition, but this book also
easily stands on its own. The endpapers encourage readers to go back through the book to find a variety of creatures
hidden on the pages.-- "The Horn Book"

The colorful illustrations work well on many levels...Paul and Alcntara...now lead viewers on a memorable excursion, captured in this vibrant picture book. - STARRED REVIEW-- "Booklist"

Author Bio

Baptiste Paul is a childrens picture book author. His first book for NorthSouth, The Field, received 3 starred reviews and won the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award, was a Junior Library Guild selection, and also appeared on the Horn BookFanfare Best of 2018, the School Library Journal Best of 2018, and the CCBC 2018 Choices lists. Kirkus Reviews calls his new book, Peace (2021), A visually splendid primer on peace. Baptiste loves sports, likes to roast his own coffee, and grills. He lives in Wisconsin with his family.

Jacqueline Alcntara is a childrens 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. Jacquelines favorite days are spent drawing, painting, writing, and walking her dog. She lives in Chicago.