This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Richard Prause for Readers' Favorite
In Pam Sears's Leo’s First Field Trip, a young boy reaches a major childhood milestone. We watch little Leo get on a school bus for his first-ever National Park visit. Joined by his parents, friends, and teacher, Leo tours the wilderness with a diligent park ranger, where he learns about local wildlife, nature conservation, and ancient cliff dwellings. It’s a very heartwarming story about his exciting experience. But when Leo spots a beautiful feather that is highly tempting to keep, will he find a way to honor the environment and still achieve his goal of earning an official badge?
Pam Sears’s Leo’s First Field Trip is an engaging children’s picture book that turns an educational day outdoors into a beautiful celebration of environmental stewardship. The story is especially delightful because Sears seamlessly weaves real-world conservation principles into a fun, relatable school adventure. Amy Klein’s lively artwork adds a lot to the charming park setting. They really capture the bright expressions of the students as they spot unique wildlife like a javelina and a coyote. The dialogue is very easy to follow, ensuring that Ranger Pam’s helpful teaching style and the kids’ genuine curiosity shine through immediately. Leo’s thoughtful choices bring a lot of gentle inspiration to the pages, which balances nicely against the fun teamwork of filling out the Junior Ranger booklets. I truly believe that this book is the perfect choice for young explorers and readers. It will leave them eager to start their own outdoor adventures with their friends. Very highly recommended.
