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50 True Tales from our Great National Parks is a great treasury of stories from across the USA, they feature a range of types from animals and nature to pioneering people all beautifully illustrated. This is definitely a book to get lost in and may be one day I'll be lucky enough to have visited all 50 parks.

The stories are only a few pages long so this is perfect for bedtime reading and you'll loads of fun facts along the way

I enjoyed this interesting and informative book about National Parks. I of course turned first to parks in my own state and found new to me stories, although I’ve visited the parks many times. Some stories are about the land or animals, others include pioneering people who may have been the first to climb or discover something new. I didn’t know that John Wesley Powell's sister was a botanist and discovered new unknown plants in Capitol Reef NP, that are named for her. I like that this is the kind of book that you don’t need to read straight through but can look for parks you’ve visited or ones that may be in your future travel plans. I can easily see this is my school library for older grades and up.

🏞️ If you’re looking to squeeze in one last adventure this summer before the kids head back to school, I highly recommend exploring the beautiful National Parks in the U.S.A!

🏜️ And guess what? This is a fantastic book that will complement your park adventures perfectly! It’s written for children aged 7 to 11, but honestly, it’s packed with such fascinating information that anyone would enjoy it.

⛰️ Readers will dive into captivating stories about animals, natural features, and the people who have shaped these incredible landscapes. Plus, they will learn how our national parks were established and the ongoing efforts to protect these precious ecosystems… and so much more!

🌋 Even if you don’t have a trip planned, this is still an interesting and informative book that I highly recommend. I’ve visited more than half of our National Parks and I still learned a few things from this book… and you will too!

Thank you @Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group / @WideEyedEditions for an eARC of this book, which I have read and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Kids who have visited or hope to visit some of the National Parks will enjoy this beautifully illustrated title. The stories are wide ranging and interesting as the book shows the many parks in their glory. Start with a look at the map of the U.S. Personally, I did not know that there were sites in Texas, North Dakota, South Carolina and more. I also didn’t know that there are sixty-three parks in all (info on those not featured can be found at the back of the book).

In these pages meet people important to the parks. Find out about the animals that make the parks their home. See and enjoy the natural beauties. Jump in anywhere and explore.

Here is a treasure trove to joyfully explore. I recommend this one.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.

A wonderful guide for the curious kid and adventure seekers of all ages. Beautiful illustrations accompany entertaining and interesting stories from all of the United States National Parks. A must read for those planning a trip to see any of these beautiful locations and for those of us struck with wanderlust.

Explore a bunch of USA's National Parks. Each page features a colorful illustration alongside a short story. Some stories are about natural phenomena, some are about animals, and some are about special people or events that are connected to that park. Each story is simple and cheerful, celebrating and treasuring each unique park. While this isn't a great book to read all in one sitting, it's a fun one to pull out for daily story time or bedtime. It combines history and science in an attractive way and doesn't skimp on fun facts. It's written to appeal to early elementary students, and I suspect many in second or third grade could successfully read this book on their own.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

Beautiful illustrations go along with short stories. Most of the stories are 1-4 pages with plentiful, colorful pictures supplementing the text. Children will enjoy the images and the transportive stories. Adults will enjoy reading this on their own, using as a coffee table book, or sharing with a little one. It's the kind of book that encourages conversation and sharing one's own memories.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. I will purchase this for my library where I'm sure it'll do well.

This is a beautifully illustrated collection of short stories featuring 50 of the National Parks. This would be a great coffee table book for any age.

Thank you to NetGalley and Stephanie Pearson for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a nice addition to all the National Parks books that have been released in the last few years. The book shares stories of the early explorers to the various parks and some of the history behind them. These stories are particular helpful for some of the lesser known and visited parks. Everyone has heard stories about Yellowstone but maybe not the Channel Islands. This book is great for young and old if they enjoy the National Parks and if you visit a lot of the National Parks. Having some background information before you go is great. I think this is a book for everyone not just children.

I love the pictures in this book. The book is packed with interesting details about each park's history and wildlife. There are stories about people who explored, lived in, and cared about the parks. Excellent!

I would like to thank NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group- Wide Eyed Editions for the ARC.

Thank you for the ARC! We loved the beautiful illustrations and how much detailed information the author included on each park. Learned about many parks and animals we had not even heard of before. Would recommend this to children young and older that are interested in learning about animals or families looking to explore somewhere new.

I can not even begin to talk more highly about this BEAUTIFUL book! It was phenomenal. I was so engulfed into the book from the first page to the very end. It was beautifully done.

This is a really lovely book. I liked all the illustrations and the stories about the National Parks. I have been to a few of them, but it's so nice to see these stories and read about more of them. Can't wait to purchase a copy.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

The set up of this book gives the feeling of a child-friendly coffee table book - filled with beautiful pictures and easy to read stories. The illustrations are wonderfully done and each National Park story is filled with interesting facts and pieces of the park’s history. The best part though is that it covers a wide range of National Parks - from the more commonly known parks, like Zion and The Great Smoky Mountains, to lesser known ones, like Isle Royale and Cuyahoga Valley. After finishing this book, I added quite a few more destinations to my must-see list! Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy for review!

A fabulous book for the whole family with engaging stories related to 50 U.S. national parks. I loved the clean design, colorful illustrations, and facts shared. Buying for my home library and as gifts for my park-loving family.

What a delightful book! First off, the cover is gorgeous and the artwork throughout is consistent and just really does suit each park so well. I love that the stories were not only diverse, but not ones I’ve heard a million times before. My family loves visiting national parks and many of these were new to me. I will likely be going out and purchasing a hard copy once this is published.


Thank you NetGalley and Stephanie Pearson for this advanced reader copy in exchange of my unbiased opinion.

I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent reading this book.
The earthy toned colour palette is the perfect companion for the exquisite illustrations inside. It’s educational in an engaging way with its simplistic but creative language for young readers while maintaining interesting information, important history and inclusivity. I loved how each page was centred on a different National Park for a variety of stories, and whether you enjoy learning about history, nature or culture, there is something for everyone. When published, I will definitely be picking up a copy to sit proudly on my shelf.

Thank you NetGalley for providing a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a beautiful book with a wide range of national parks. The background on each park varies from the human aspect to the nature aspect. The illustrations are very good. This would make a great coffee table book.

So my bucket list has gotten even longer! A cracking book for both adults and children. Beautiful bright engaging illustrations, inspiring and interesting stories and facts. This book has a bit of everything. I would give it 5 stars but I did slightly lose interest by the end.

This is a precious book to enjoy with your little. Not only will this fit in perfectly to my best friend’s National-Parks-themed nursery, but the stories inside are ones of wonder, perseverance, and foster a fondness for nature. The illustrations inside are wonderful as well- I love the almost folksy quality to them.