The Path: A Picture Book About Finding Your Own True Way
Author: Bob Staake
Illustrator: Bob Staake
5 April 2022
minedition US
32 pages
Book description from Goodreads: “From New Yorker cover artist Bob Staake, this inspirational guide to finding your authentic self through life’s challenges is a hip new take on the graduation book.
Award-winning author and New Yorker cover artist Bob Staake’s lyrical words and stunning illustrations will lead children and adults alike to discover the encouraging truth that our path through life is not only challenging and beautiful—it is all our own to discover and invent. With a bonus The Path poster from Bob Staake inside the jacket!
“You will walk. You will walk along a well-worn path that many people have taken—and long before you.” So begins this inspirational journey over gentle, grassy hills, through fields of wildflowers, over raging rivers, up steep mountains, and even through a dark, chilly cave. When it splits in two, you will have to decide what to do next—and you’ll create a path that’s unique to you.”
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As a bonus, here’s the book trailer for The Path.
Educational Activities inspired by The Path:
- Before Reading–From looking at the front and back cover:
- What’s happening on the cover?
- What do you think of when you think of paths?
- Where and when do you think this story takes place?
- What differences do you notice between the front and back cover?
- What questions would you like to ask the author before you read the book?
- After Reading–Now that you’ve read the story:
- Which part of the journey was most surprising?
- Which picture did you like the most? Why?
- What did you think of the book’s ending?
- Did you like this book? Why/why not?
- Writing–When have you created your own path in life? If you have, write down the story of what happened. If you haven’t, imagine what you might have done differently in the past and write that story. Use colored pencils, crayons, or markers to create your own art, if you want. Consider sharing your work with a friend or family member.
- Crafting–A lot of what happens in The Path happens in the woods, so here are some crafts related to that environment:
- Acorn Bracelet–Looks so lovely.
- Cupcake Liner Owl–Super cute and easy to make.
- Fall Wind Chimes–This one needs extra help from adults, but it’s worth it.
- Leaf Rubbing Collage–A classic kid project that’s lots of fun, too.
- Pinecone Fairies–Yep. As cool as they sound.
- Further Reading–Learn more about finding your own path and overcoming challenges by reading these related books. Which of these have you already read? Which of the others would you want to read first? (Click on any book cover for more information on these titles!)
