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Tiny Hiker – A Picture Book Postcard

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Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from the book, Tiny Hiker.

The tiny hiker finishes loading up her pack and excitedly gets on the trail, leading her family through the ancient trees toward their beach campsite.

At first it’s fun to explore—she finds a hollow log, wriggles under a fallen tree, and spots a slimy slug! But then the trail starts getting steeper, and when her legs get tired, she trips on a root and takes a hard fall. Now her knee hurts, her elbows hurt…everything hurts! She just wants to give up.

But after a little break, a tasty snack and an exciting glimpse of the beach, the tiny hiker feels better and decides she will make it. With one final scamper over some giant beach logs, she finds the beach. Time to play! And at the end of the long day, after sitting by the campfire, the tiny hiker gets cozy in her sleeping bag and falls fast asleep.

Image features a Picture Book Postcard from the newly-released picture book titled Tiny Hiker.

Tiny Hiker

Author: Natasha Zimmers

Illustrator: Jaimie MacGibbon

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Publication Date: March 17, 2026

Fun Resources and Educational Materials: Tiny Hiker Comic

I had so much fun hiking with my own tiny hikers, I wanted a story that reflected our experiences!

– Author Natasha Zimmers

About Author Natasha Zimmers

Natasha Zimmers loves being outside in all seasons and weather, but her favourite place to be is on a wild west coast beach, backpacking with her own not-so-tiny hikers. She teaches outdoor education and loves seeing the world through the eyes of her students as they discover the wonders of nature. She lives in Western Washington.

Find out more about this author at Natasha Zimmers Linktree.

About Illustrator Jaimie MacGibbon

Jaimie MacGibbon is a children’s book illustrator living in the mountains of British Columbia. She has always loved stories and storytelling. When she isn’t doing so with art and books, Jaimie enjoys telling stories onstage, participating in community theater. Jaimie loves using expressive line work, playing with light and drawing characters that are full of life.

Find out more about this illustrator at jaimiemacgibbon.com.

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