The Camping Trip

By: Mann, Jennifer K.

"In this wonderfully nuanced picture book, Ernestine embraces new adventures and challenges."-- San Francisco Chronicle

Ernestine is beyond excited to go camping. She follows the packing list carefully (new sleeping bag new flashlight special trail mix made with Dad ) so she knows she is ready when the weekend arrives. But she quickly realizes that nothing could have prepared her for how hard it is to set up a tent, never mind fall asleep in it, or that swimming in a lake means that there will be fish -- eep Will Ernestine be able to enjoy the wilderness, or will it prove to be a bit too far out of her comfort zone? In an energetic illustrated story about a first sleepover under the stars, acclaimed author-illustrator Jennifer K. Mann reminds us that opening your mind to new experiences, no matter how challenging, can lead to great memories (and a newfound taste for s'mores).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1536250511
• ISBN13: 9781536250510
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.4" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2