Campingland - by Ame Dyckman (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A family's excited to go camping. But they don't know what they're doing, and it does NOT go well. Then they see Campingland, a perfect indoor camping theme park. Perfect temperature. Perfect 'fishing.' Perfect 'animals.' But--PERFECTLY BORING! Will they give outdoor camping another try? Be a little more prepared? A lot more relaxed? And NOT hug any skunks this time?"--

Book Synopsis

A New York Times bestselling author's entertaining take on a quintessential outdoor experience--and why sometimes the best memories are a result of the unexpected--with laugh-out-loud illustrations.

A family's excited to go camping! But they don't know what they're doing, and it does NOT go well. Then they see Campingland, a perfect indoor camping theme park! Perfect temperature. Perfect "fishing." Perfect "animals." But...PERFECTLY BORING!

Will they give outdoor camping another try? Be a little more prepared? A lot more relaxed? And NOT hug any skunks this time?

Review Quotes

"Blending classic camping gags with trenchant satire, it's an ideal comedy for a virtual reality-obsessed world." --Publishers Weekly

"Burks' digital illustrations hilariously illustrate the family's mishaps with sharp comedic timing...A hilarious ending will bring another round of laughs from readers." --Booklist

"Dyckman's straightforward and energetic prose makes for an engaging story. The use of speech bubbles with a large, playful font for the dialogue encourages interactive participation for emerging as well as more proficient readers. Burks's digital illustrations are full of humorous details. The candy-colored vistas of Campingland are in sharp contrast to the gray-weather outdoor scenes of the real campsite." --The Horn Book Magazine

"An original and fun read from start to finish, Campingland is an ideal and highly recommended pick..." --Midwest Book Review

"Perfect for camping enthusiasts and anyone interested in the outdoors." --Story Monsters Ink