50 True Tales from Our Great National Parks

WOW! Our family loves national parks, and this book is such a delight for kids. A great book to own. We'll be purchasing this for sure!

50 True Tales From Our Great National Parks
Stephanie Pearson, Madeline Kloepper (illustrator)
Each of the National Parks is unique and each one has true and fascinating stories. Among the parks are Yellowstone, Glacier Bay, Grand Canyon, Hawaii Volcanoes, Smoky Mountains, Yosemite, virgina Islands, Acadia, Denali, Everglades, etc. The stories cover a number of items such as: plants, natural features like waterfalls, events, animals, the founding, conservation, nature and communities.
I’ve visited a few of the National Parks and personally witnessed the beautiful treasures they have to offer. I’ve visited Mammoth Cave several times, there is an moving tale of a Black American that explored and guided people through the vast cave system. Glacier Bay is famous for the humpback whales that execute an unbelievable dance through the cold waters. The Redwood National Park is known for the beautiful Redwoods that have endured flames, fungi and creatures. Badlands National Park tells the story of a little girl that found a fossil. Yellowstone tells the story of the return of the wolves. Isle Royale National Park tells the story of four lighthouses, the keepers that keep the light burning to protect the passing sailors.
Whether you are planning a trip to one of the National Parks or not you will enjoy the stories behind the parks. The watercolor illustrations bring the parks to life and demonstrate the beauty and the wonder of the National Parks.
Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this book for review.

I love this book. I love National Parks. I have been on many trips to visit the parks but know I won’t make it to all of them. This book did a great job giving you a taste of what the parks are like. Informative and entertaining.

This book is absolutly incredible from the layout to the stories to the illustrations. I will 100% be buying a physical copy of this when I can! I read several of the stories to my toddler and he was completely immersed in the stories and loved looking at the illustrations. As a family we visit many national parks so this book will be a welcome addition to our home library. The writing is easy to understand for younger children but also entertaining for adults as well.

The stories were short and sweet. Just enough details to keep you focused. It was nice to hear of some of the parks for the first time like isle royale in Michigan. We ended up looking it up and adding it to our future adventures list. Learning facts like the name change to Denali National Park.

The artwork was delightful and placed well.

WOW! This book has lovely illustrations and is packed with fascinating stories! It would probably be too much to read through in one sitting for most kids, but you could easily get through a handful of parks every time. The glossary in the back is a nice touch too.

WOW! This book is wonderful! It is packed FULL of SO many stories that tie into each of the parks. The stories are told so well, I could imagine reading them right before bed as the child enjoys all the pictures that go along with it. On top of that it is educational and yet because it is told in stories the child will not even know they are learning, while being entertained. I think a fun idea would also be to read the story in the book and then visit that national park! How fun would that be?! I loved this book and would totally recommend it to others.

We are not based in the US and this book did two things for us; allow us to travel to some of the most beautiful parts of the US and the world, and inspire us for our future travels.
Such a well-executed idea with a great colour palette, illustrations, facts and tales about the US national parks. The variety of the parks features is a bonus.

The artwork is my favorite part of this book. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful. There are stories and facts about each National Park. This is educational and a great read for people of all ages. It helps us learn about wonderful things that are in our country.

I appreciate NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for a review.

"50 True Tales from Our Great National Parks" is a beautifully illustrated book filled with captivating stories from our national parks. It would be a well loved book for nature enthusiasts and also would make a lovely coffee table book that both adults and children would enjoy looking at and reading.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for honest feedback. I read a digital copy of this title on a tablet.

First and foremost, I think the highlight of this book is its beautiful imagery. The illustrations resemble watercolor painting style, and they're very evocative and have a strong resemblance to the essence of each park. I really liked the range of included parks and landmarks. There are 63 parks and 50 were represented with either 1-2 pages of image and a few paragraphs of text. I think this book would be good for advanced elementary to middle grade readers. The images are beautiful! The writing style is clear and straightforward, text doesn't over complicate the pages. Would be great for boys and girls, classrooms, science and geography classes, etc. I can recommend for this reason!

I LOVE National Parks. When I taught Fifth Grade I would have the students do projects on National Parks instead of the same state project other teachers focused on. This book is an engaging way to teach children about parks but it is not solely for them. I was intrigued by this book. The illustrations are utterly charming and the writing is lyrical.

I cannot wait to add this to my school library but I also think it would be a great addition to my home library. I wish all 63 parks were included but I understand page constraints.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group- Wide Eyed Editions and Net Galley for the eARC!

Fascinating! I loved the details and the beautiful pictures. It was an easy book to get lost in and perfect for kids and adults alike! Seriously, so much fun. The stories were intriguing and it was fun to read about places that I’ve been to!

Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Wide Eyed Editions for this eCopy to review

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I loved this book - it brought back very happy memories of trips I've made to American National Parks as well as inspiring me to plan more travel.
I really liked the way there was a mix of natural history and human history stories for the locations and the illustrations were incredible.