PORSCHE GOES HIKING by Emaan, Ehsen, & Faisal Mirza – Children’s Books, Children’s Educational Stories, Children’s Nature Stories

Porsche Goes Hiking by Emaan, Ehsen, & Faisal Mirza teaches young readers to be prepared and responsible as they follow along on Porsche’s whimsical jaunt.

With a map of the Santa Cruz Mountains hiking trails in hand, Porsche plans an exploration of a path she’s never walked before. She imagines the wonders and treasures she could find, while hopping around her house to gather all of her hiking supplies.

Porsche realizes how much clutter she’s left from room to room but uses her planner notebook to keep cleaning in mind while she focuses on the hike. With spirits high, she sets off on her bike to the trailhead.

After a few hours enjoying the beauty of nature, Porsche notices that the sun set earlier than she expected. Although she’s worried walking this unfamiliar trail in the dark, Porsche relies on her responsible preparation—and the help of a wise and friendly owl—to make it home.

Throughout Porsche Goes Hiking, Porsche shows young readers how to plan carefully, keep their things clean, and listen to the wisdom of others.

Each chapter ends with five questions on the lessons Porsche learned, prompting kids to consider how they can follow her example. While a number of scenes feel repetitive in how they teach the same lesson, the book’s central message strikes a solid balance between childlike playfulness and responsibility.

Porsche’s whimsical perspective colors the story.

Porsche plays with inanimate objects, speaking to the world around her and imagining what curiosities it might show her next.

The prose’s floaty style, with its abundance of similes, metaphors, and general flowery language, might prove difficult for young readers to latch on to. However, Porsche herself carries a bright energy throughout the book. Her nighttime guide, the grand owl Tau, buoys the final few chapters with his comedic antics and boastful attitude.

Inspired by a real-life love for sharing the natural world, Porsche Goes Hiking teaches kids how to enjoy parks and trails safely.

This book used generative AI for copyediting and to produce the cover image.