The Story
Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, returns with another sweet, funny picture book about summertime outdoor adventures and the unforgettable memories often made along the way.
Mama's decided it's time for their next big outdoor adventure, but Oliver's not so sure.
He's no fan of bazillion-mile, brain-melting car rides, sleeping someplace with bears, bugs, and bats, or the sticky, icky food! Blech!
Mama may be convinced that memories are best made outdoors, but Oliver's determined to make this adventure his last. But is it all that bad? After hide n' seek, hiking, and s'mores, Oliver realizes that there just might be fun times and unforgettable moments to treasure after all.
New York Times bestselling author, Joanna Ho, returns with another touching and hilarious story, illustrated by the talented Thaís Mesquita, that highlights nature and family, and reminds us that the best views are the ones we share with those we love.
Author: Joanna Ho
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 05/26/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 11.08h x 8.83w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780063287556
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/23/2026
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2026
Booklist 05/01/2026
School Library Journal 05/02/2026 pg. 1
About the Author
Ho, Joanna: -
Joanna Ho is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners; Eyes That Speak to the Stars; Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders; Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma; One Day; Say My Name; A City Full of Santas, and The Silence that Binds Us, which received the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, Young Adult Honor. She has been an English teacher, a dean, a vice principal, and a professional development mastermind. Her passion for equity in books and education is matched only by her love of homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids. Visit her at joannahowrites.com.
Mesquita, Thaís: -Thaís Mesquita is a Brazilian illustrator and 2D artist working across children's publishing, visual development, and animation. She is passionate about stylized shapes, exuberant nature, earthy colors, history, and captivating characters. Thaís has worked with many publishers and animation studios both in Germany and Brazil. She is the illustrator of many picture books including Something Sad Happened, The Deep Sea Race, Di Chi è Quest'orma?, and Ahh! Boing! Cuckoo! She now lives in Germany as a full-time artist and illustrator. Visit her at https: //www.thaismesquita.art/
Description
Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, returns with another sweet, funny picture book about summertime outdoor adventures and the unforgettable memories often made along the way.
Mama's decided it's time for their next big outdoor adventure, but Oliver's not so sure.
He's no fan of bazillion-mile, brain-melting car rides, sleeping someplace with bears, bugs, and bats, or the sticky, icky food! Blech!
Mama may be convinced that memories are best made outdoors, but Oliver's determined to make this adventure his last. But is it all that bad? After hide n' seek, hiking, and s'mores, Oliver realizes that there just might be fun times and unforgettable moments to treasure after all.
New York Times bestselling author, Joanna Ho, returns with another touching and hilarious story, illustrated by the talented Thaís Mesquita, that highlights nature and family, and reminds us that the best views are the ones we share with those we love.
Author: Joanna Ho
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 05/26/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 11.08h x 8.83w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780063287556
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/23/2026
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2026
Booklist 05/01/2026
School Library Journal 05/02/2026 pg. 1
About the Author
Ho, Joanna: -
Joanna Ho is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners; Eyes That Speak to the Stars; Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders; Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma; One Day; Say My Name; A City Full of Santas, and The Silence that Binds Us, which received the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, Young Adult Honor. She has been an English teacher, a dean, a vice principal, and a professional development mastermind. Her passion for equity in books and education is matched only by her love of homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids. Visit her at joannahowrites.com.
Mesquita, Thaís: -Thaís Mesquita is a Brazilian illustrator and 2D artist working across children's publishing, visual development, and animation. She is passionate about stylized shapes, exuberant nature, earthy colors, history, and captivating characters. Thaís has worked with many publishers and animation studios both in Germany and Brazil. She is the illustrator of many picture books including Something Sad Happened, The Deep Sea Race, Di Chi è Quest'orma?, and Ahh! Boing! Cuckoo! She now lives in Germany as a full-time artist and illustrator. Visit her at https: //www.thaismesquita.art/
