Finn is in a horrible mood and doesn't want to talk about it. After some persuading, though, they agree to go for a hike with Grandpa. Throughout their forest walk, they see many different things: big, strong trees with networks of roots growing underneath, still water with schools of fish swimming below, and an expectant bird with eggs nestled under her. It’s when the pair pass fellow hikers that Finn realizes that people, just like the elements of nature, are more than they appear. Grandpa explains that sometimes beneath a person who seems like they won't understand what you’re feeling, is someone feeling the exact same way. This sweet and tender picture book celebrates our similarities, differences, and that there's always more under the surface of what we can see.
About Cori Doerrfeld
Cori Doerrfeld lives in Minneapolis, MN with her husband and two
children. She received her undergrad degree in Studio Art from St. Olaf
College and her Post Baccalaureate from the Minneapolis College of Art
and Design. Her website is at https://www.coridoerrfeld.com.
Activities & Links
- Check out this read along at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HNhhK3HWPI
- Emotional Robot Coloring Pages: https://lemonlimeadventures.com/emotional-robot-simple-emotions-activity-for-kids/
- 10 Forest Crafts for Kids: https://artsycraftsymom.com/forest-crafts-for-kids/
- Forest Related Activities for Kids: https://www.habausa.com/blogs/blog-inspiration/forest-exploration-with-kids
- A super-simple paper quilt craft idea: https://parentingpatch.com/construction-paper-quilt-craft/
- If you want another book about what's underneath the forest try Under the Snow by Melissa Stewart and Constance R. Bergum.
- If you are looking for more stories about emotions consider Maya Was Grumpy by Courtney Pippin- Mathur; My Blue is Happy by Jessica Young and Catia Chien; or Not Afraid of Dogs by Susanna Pitzer and Larry Day.
- For more by Cori Doerrfeld check out Rabbit Listened, which is also available in Spanish.
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