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by Olga Shevchenko (Illustrator), Loretta Sponsler (Author)
"Goodnight, Campsite" is an award-winning children's book on camping, featuring more than tents. Our book highlights RVs - Travel Trailers, Fifth-Wheels, Pop-Ups, Class A, Class C, and other camper options.
Easy to follow camp story, fun illustrations, rhyming text, and diverse characters. Strengthen the love for books and camping with this lovable story and rich illustrations.- Picture book for kids ages 3-8, both boys and girls will relate to characters
- A fun read-aloud for family camping trips and elementary school story times
- Ideal for camping theme classroom activities or summer reading lists
"Goodnight, Campsite" is set in a beautiful nature park, and the story follows visitors as they explore the park during the day (hiking, biking, fishing, etc.), and then returns with them to their campsite at night. There is an emphasis on RVs, which sets this title apart from other camping books on the market, which only feature tents.
Preschool-aged children will love the beautiful and colorful pictures - and searching for the squirrel hiding in the pictures. Rhyming text will keep children engaged, as they build sound associations and phonemic skills. Also included in the book is a Campsite Bingo game! Other camping books for kids to consider adding to a camping theme lesson plan or family camping adventure: "A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee," "Llama Llama Loves Camping," "Curious George Goes Camping," "Pete the Cat Goes Camping," "Biscuit Goes Camping," "The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp," and "Bluey: Camping." Camping offers a range of exciting activities for kids to engage in, fostering a deep connection with nature and their own sense of adventure. Examples of camping fun include nature scavenger hunts, outdoor games, fishing, campfire cooking, swimming, hiking, biking and more. At the end of a long day at the campground, close your night with the award-winning kids' camping book, "Goodnight, Campsite." The perfect gift for RVers and trailer campers, especially those looking for campfire stories for kids or camping books for toddlers. If you're hosting a camping-theme birthday party, picture books make a great party favor. We know there are lots of children's books about camping out there, and we are honored that you are considering "Goodnight, Campsite." Needing RV Gifts? Our books make great gifts for RV owners with children or grandchildren. CHANDLER, AZ (June, 2016) - The judges of the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards contest, which recognizes excellence in children's literature, have spoken, and "Goodnight, Campsite" by Loretta Sponsler, won 1st Place in the Outdoor Recreation category. Loretta Sponsler is also the author of "The Tent Mouse and the RV Mouse."Author Biography
"Goodnight, Campsite" was born of a love of camping and books, and it filled a rather large void, children's books about recreational vehicles (RVs). Author Loretta Sponsler had looked high and low for camping books to take along on her family's RV adventures. While general, tent camping books abounded, specific books featuring RVs were nowhere to be found. Well, she thought, "I'll write one - one my boys will love!"
Loretta was born and raised in New Mexico, currently lives in California, and travels all over the country, although the West holds a particular spot in her heart. She has a degree in journalism and worked most of her career as a technical writer and editor with the U.S. Government. Now Loretta is a full-time mom, part-time writer.
Loretta and her family, complete with three young boys, have traveled all over the United States, pulling a travel trailer and camping along the way. See you on the trails!
