That grandfatherly guide to the forest and its creatures, who debuted in author/artist Jim Arnosky's I Was Born In a Tree and Raised by Bees, returns in this third work of picture-book natural history. Here the focus is on walking in the woods, and Crinkleroot highlights the dangers one might face, and the precautions one should take. The former include ticks, bees and wasps, and poison ivy and poison oak, while the latter includes wearing long pants, and tucking those pants into socks. Also included are observations about the plants and animals one might encounter upon one's rambles...

I enjoyed Crinkleroot's Guide to Walking in Wild Places quite a bit, and continue to find the eponymous figure absolutely charming. He is a wise, cheerful guide for any child to follow, when exploring the natural world! That said, I don't know if this one quite lives up to its predecessors - I Was Born In a Tree and Raised by Bees and Crinkleroot's Book of Animal Tracks and Wildlife Signs - in my estimation. The advice offered here is sound, of course, and the illustrations every bit as charming. But there isn't quite as much detail, nor as much information as that presented in the earlier books. This feels far simpler, perhaps owing to the fact that it is aimed at one specific topic, in the form of safety while walking in the woods. I don't want to overstate the matter - despite preferring the earlier books, this is still an informative and entertaining book, one I would recommend to any child (or the adult in their life) who likes to hike in the woods, or who is interested in starting to hike, and needs some safety tips. Perhaps it could be used at nature reserves, when groups of children come to visit. ( )

This is about an old man who goes hiking in the wilderness and explains to the reader different things to look out for such as piousness plans, insects that can sting, and certain animals to look out for. This would be a great informational book for children that may be going on a hike or camping in the wilderness. ( )

Crinkleroot the forest dweller provides tips for walking in wild places and avoiding such hazards as ticks, poisonous plants, and wild animals.