This book combines elements we don't often see in a picture book: hiking, perspective changes, and persistence in art. We are presented with a character who wants to show the majesty of the mountain. Each piece he attempts captures a part of the experience but not the whole thing. He doesn't get frustrated or give up. He doesn't criticize his abilities. He changes perspectives and tries again. While the messaging may be too deep for very young children, it's charming and visually appealing. Older kids may engage with the ideas about perspectives and the parts of a whole and may be encouraged to create their own art based on an element of a larger view.
Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley.
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