Climb On!
Take a hike with this father-daughter adventure that’s 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? It’s 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 Alcántara (co-creators of The Field) have teamed up again! Baptiste’s humorous and tender text, with a sprinkling of Creole words straight from the Pitons, and Jacqueline Alcántara’s vibrant and evocative illustrations capture the wonder and emotions experienced on the trail and the special relationship between a parent and a child.
Learn about Paul’s childhood home and the experiences that inspired Climb On! on our blog.
Listen to the Picturebooking podcast interview with Baptiste Paul here!
Access the free Teacher’s Guide and pronunciation guide here. Listen to Baptiste Paul pronounce the creole words in the text here.
Read praise for The Field here.
The colorful illustrations work well on many levels...Paul and Alcántara...now lead viewers on a memorable excursion, captured in this vibrant picture book.
Booklist STARRED review
The art depicting the tropics is colorful and lush. This is a lovely father-daughter story for the shelves, about an adventure that ends up surprising them both.
Joan Kindig, James Madison Univ., Harrisonburg, VA, School Library Journal
A lovely—and needed—book about the rewards of persistence and Black people enjoying nature.
Kirkus Reviews
The story, with all the familiar beats of give and take between parent and child, delivers on the promise of a great hike. The banter is spot-on, and the duo’s feeling of accomplishment radiates off the page. A story of perseverance, this is a nice additional purchase for shelves about the outdoors or about relationships.
Katie Callahan, School Library Journal, digital review
...the creators’ combined efforts create a father-child adventure that readily engages.
Publishers Weekly
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 Horn Book
Author Baptiste Paul has written a fun story sprinkled with the Creole patois native to the place the story takes place. The language is spare and lyrical, the story is compelling and fun. The rich and stunning illustrations created by Jacqueline Alcántara fill every page with marvelous details that will keep young listeners engaged throughout repeated readings. This is a real winner.
The San Francisco Review
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