Tiny Hiker

by Natasha Zimmers, Jaimie MacGibbon (Illustrator)

The tiny hiker finishes loading up her pack and excitedly gets on the trail, leading her family through the ancient trees toward their beach campsite.


At first it's fun to explore—she finds a hollow log, wriggles under a fallen tree, and spots a slimy slug! But then the trail starts getting steeper, and when her legs get tired, she trips on a root and takes a hard fall. Now her knee hurts, her elbows hurt...everything hurts! She just wants to give up.


But after a little break, a tasty snack and an exciting glimpse of the beach, the tiny hiker feels better and decides she will make it. With one final scamper over some giant beach logs, she finds the beach. Time to play! And at the end of the long day, after sitting by the campfire, the tiny hiker gets cozy in her sleeping bag and falls fast asleep.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication March 17, 2026

Reviews

[Jenna Daucunas · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book for anyone who loves to camp and get outside and explore with their kids! The rhythm is so fun and catchy I found myself wanting to keep saying things to that beat even after reading the book. The illustrations are adorable and small things -- like the look in the child’s eyes while climbing the steep path -- really convey the feeling of a racing heart and struggle when trying to get to the top of a hill. I also enjoyed the end papers with the Tiny Hiker’s Pack – kids will love seeing what should be packed for a trip, and even the map illustration is cool to see!

[Cynthia Mackey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful story that celebrates the efforts of the youngest adventurers in the family, the tiny hiker! Natasha brings her genuine love of nature to her lyrical text and empathy for the challenges of being the youngest, yet bravest and most determined hiker on the trail. The book is filled with beautiful language throughout for children and parents to savour and illustrations that are adorable and full of engaging details.

[Mehsi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book from Edelweiss in exchange of an honest review.

This was super cute! Review to come closer to the release day.