Editorial Review: Nori's Amazing First Hike by Asen Stoyanchev

Embark on an exciting springtime adventure with three-year-old Nori and her family as they take her on a first-time hike up the mountain.

Nori is a sweet three-year-old living with her mom and dad in a cozy little house in the mountain city. She is excited when springtime finally arrives and the snow melts because it means she can go on a hike up the mountain with her family for the first time. Hiking up the Butterfly Trail, which is perfect for little adventurers like Nori, the young girl sees all kinds of exciting sights. Her dad also has a wealth of interesting information to share with Nori. After a tiring but stimulating day, the family returns home safely, where Nori dreams about her adventures.

Nori's Amazing First Hike is a charming illustrated book for children aged 2-6. The author, Asen Stoyanchev, is not only a passionate hiker but also a devoted father to his little daughter Eleonora, who inspired the book. His love for nature and his family really shines through in this book, which perfectly captures the awe of a young child experiencing the great outdoors.  

Each page of Nori's Amazing First Hike is filled with enchanting illustrations depicting the family on their adventure up the mountain. Everything from Nori packing her tiny backpack in preparation for the hike to the life cycle of a butterfly, which her dad explains to her, is depicted in charming detail with the illustrations. The story is simple enough to draw in younger readers but also filled with captivating information that will keep them engaged right to the end. The hike up the mountain is filled with all kinds of exciting encounters and valuable lessons for little Nori. In the process, young readers are also taught the importance of respecting and caring for the environment. In addition, the book also features a "fun learning" section at the back that teaches children a few interesting nature facts, such as butterflies tasting things with their feet and trees being able to live for hundreds of years. Although short, these tidbits will make children eager to learn more about how fascinating nature can be. 

Overall, Nori's Amazing First Hike is sure to spark young readers' imaginations and inspire them to go on nature adventures with their own families, just like Nori. It covers many different aspects of going on a nature hike but never dwells on each one too long to become boring, which is great for young readers. The colorful illustrations also complement the story perfectly and might even inspire readers to draw their own pictures while going on a nature hike.