From Park to Playa: The Trails That Connect Us

From Park to Playa is a beautiful picture book that encourages families to connect with nature and each other on a trail across the city, featuring diverse neighborhoods, city playgrounds, parks, and public art murals. It is inspired by a real city trail in Los Angeles and includes back matter about finding your path where you live.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2024
Publisher: Cameron & Company Inc

A captivating picture book invites readers of all ages to embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant cityscape, connecting with nature and each other along the way. This enchanting tale follows families from diverse neighborhoods as they set out on a trail that begins inland and winds its way through a diverse range of urban landscapes. From picturesque parks and playgrounds to bustling city streets and open-space hills, the path reveals hidden treasures and breathtaking views. Along the way, families encounter lively piñata parties, delicious food trucks, towering downtown buildings, and mesmerizing public art murals. Finally, they reach the beach at dusk, where they gather around a bonfire and enjoy the sparkling Ferris wheel on a pier.

Inspired by the real Park to Playa trail in Los Angeles, From Park to Playa offers a delightful blend of imagination and reality. The book not only recounts the actual path but also encourages readers to find their own paths in their own communities. Nature is a gift that is readily available to everyone, even in the heart of a bustling city.

With its vibrant illustrations and heartwarming narrative, From Park to Playa invites readers to explore the wonders of the city and connect with the natural world. It reminds us that nature is a source of joy, inspiration, and peace, and that it is essential to preserve and protect it for future generations.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 250 x 261 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781949480252