Forest En Familia / El Bosque En Familia

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.

Author: Cynthia Harmony
Publisher: Yosemite Conservancy
Published: 03/10/2026
Pages: 33
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.98w x 0.47d
ISBN: 9781951179397
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/27/2026 pg. 1

About the Author
Cynthia Harmony is a bilingual children's author and educational psychologist, originally from Mexico City. Her titles include Mi Ciudad Sings and Mi Ciudad Canta, 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 created concept art, storyboard art, and layout design for animation, film, and television. She lives in Mexico City.