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by Opye Bettis (Based on a Book by)
Not Oatmeal Hikes the Appalachian Trail - A Coloring & Activity Adventure is a hands-on companion to the picture book 'Not Oatmeal Hikes the Appalachian Trail', inviting young adventurers to step onto the trail themselves through creativity and play.
Inspired by the true story of a four-year-old who is the youngest officially documented person to hike the entire 2,000+ mile Appalachian Trail on her own two feet with her family, this coloring and activity book helps children explore themes of perseverance, bravery, kindness, and confidence in a fun and age-appropriate way.
Designed for kids ages 4-8, the book features black-and-white coloring pages alongside simple activities that extend the story beyond the page. Children can color trail scenes, pack a backpack, create their own trail name, follow paths and mazes, learn basic outdoor safety ideas, and reflect on moments when they tried something hard or helped someone else. The activities are open-ended and flexible, allowing kids to move at their own pace...just like on a hike.
Each activity reinforces the idea that even small steps forward matter, and that confidence grows by trying.
Perfect for home, classrooms, libraries, road trips, and family adventures, this coloring and activity book supports early learning, emotional growth, and a love of the outdoors. It pairs naturally with the storybook Not Oatmeal Hikes the Appalachian Trail by Opye Bettis, while also standing on its own as an engaging activity book for young explorers.
Whether your child has read the story or is discovering Not Oatmeal for the first time, Not Oatmeal Hikes the Appalachian Trail - A Coloring & Activity Adventure invites kids to color, imagine, and believe in themselves-one page at a time.
