"This picture book is a splendid and dazzlingly illustrated love letter to the outdoors."--Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

"Soon you'll be aching for outdoor adventures, too!" --Foreword Reviews, Starred Review

With sturdy shoes and a sense of adventure, three young childrenhike through the sparkling woods to find treasure in the mountains.No pirate's map or magic wand required! Outside, there is always something wonderful just around the bend.

Is that treasure hidden in a hollow old tree trunk?Does treasure gleam near the lizard with the bright blue belly?Can the feathery flight of a great gray owl hint at treasure?Yes, yes, and yes! Because all steps into the wild lead to nature's treasures.discoveries and connections that come from sharing time outdoors together.