A Latino family spends a wonderful day outdoors in this warm, dual-language (English and Spanish) picture book about the joys to be found in nature by award-winning author, Cynthia Harmony. Emilia and her family are gearing up for their first forest en familia day in a big, beautiful park! Emilia thinks her little brother, Nico, will fit right into the wild, but will she? With Abue Tita’s reminder to keep her ears, eyes, and heart open to surprises, Emilia finds that nature is a perfect fit. Packing treats, driving to the park, meeting a friendly ranger at the gate, hiking a trail, and picnicking under a welcoming tree— Emilia’s day is full and so is her heart. This picture book is perfect for getting ready for a day outside with young children or reading afterward to relive all those good memories. A page at the back of the book includes a glossary, wild creatures to spot in the pictures, and a note about having a safe, marvelous experience while leaving no trace. All are welcome to visit, enjoy, and cherish our public lands. En este cálido libro bilingüe ilustrado (ingles/español) de la escritora galardonada Cynthia Harmony, una familia latina disfruta de las maravillas de la naturaleza al pasar un día fabuloso en un área natural. ¡Emilia y su familia se preparan para su primer día de bosque en familia en un parque grande y hermoso! Emilia piensa que su hermano menor, Nico, encajará perfectamente en la naturaleza, pero ¿y ella? Con el recordatorio de Abue Tita de mantener los oídos, ojos y corazones atentos a las sorpresas, Emilia siente que encaja perfectamente con la naturaleza. Empacar la merienda, manejar, conocer a un guardaparques amable en la entrada, caminar por un sendero y hacer un picnic bajo un árbol acogedor, hace que Emilia y su corazón se sientan repletos. Este libro ilustrado es perfecto al prepararse para pasar un día en la naturaleza con los pequeños o leerlo después, para revivir estos lindos recuerdos. Una página al final del libro incluye un glosario, animales salvajes que se encontrarán en las ilustraciones, y una nota acerca de cómo disfrutar de una experiencia maravillosa y segura, sin dejar rastro. Todos son bienvenidos a visitar, disfrutar y valorar nuestras áreas naturales. Kirkus Reviews, March 2026: "Galindo’s illustrations capture the magic of hiking [and] reflects a child’s sense of wonder and love. Harmony’s story highlights the joy of connecting deeply with both family and nature and the simple pleasures of exploring the outdoors together…. A gentle celebration of family, culture, and the small wonders waiting just beyond the trailhead.” School Library Journal STARRED Review: “Gorgeous illustrations convey the beauty of nature, depicting scenes with a layer of wonder. A wonderful addition to bilingual picture book collections, this title is an excellent choice for picture book shelves and nature programming .” diversify.our.parenting: "This fully bilingual (English/Spanish) book honors feeling nervous about whether you’ll enjoy being outside as well as all the joy, wonder, and surprises that come with a family hike in the forest. It shows every step that’s taken to enjoy a trip to a local or national park, from packing snacks ahead of time to the drive home and everything in between….Beautifully illustrated and I hope it encourages more families to get out and explore!” Picturebookplaydate: “ Forest en Familia is a wonderful dual-language book focused on a family outing to hike through a forest. I love seeing the text represented in both English and Spanish. What a gift to families who are learning one of those languages! There’s also a “more to explore” back page with a glossary and more!" librarymombooks: "Joyful and bilingual" —Featured in Brand-new Books for Spring (March 20, 2026) Let’s Talk Picture Books: Crush of the Week (March 15-21, 2026) Youth Services Book Review: “A nice selection for very young children getting ready for a first hike [and] for those looking for a gentle introduction to nature exploration….for families of young children, especially Spanish speaking, who want about books about nature exploration. A good purchase for libraries that serve bilingual populations." Cynthia Harmony is a bilingual children's author and educational psychologist, originally from Mexico City. Her titles include Mi Ciudad Sing s and Mi Ciudad Cant a, Our World: Mexico, and the Charlotte Huck Honor-winner, A Flicker of Hope and Un Aleteo de Esperanza , which was selected as one of the best children's books of the year by Kirkus and the American Library Association. She lives in Tucson, Arizona, with her family. Renata Galindo is an art director, illustrator, writer. She is the author of three children’s books: The Cherry Thief, My New Mom and Me , and A Casa en Tres Idiomas , which have been translated into more than ten languages. Renata’s illustrations have been featured in exhibitions in Mexico, the U.S., and Italy, and she has