Natasha Zimmers (she/her)
@natashazimmers.bsky.social
Picture Book Writer (TINY HIKER- Orca Book Publishers 2026) Nature Adventurer Outdoor Educator Teacher https://linktr.ee/natashazimmers
I started @katemessner.com 's The Trouble with Heroes with my middle school group today. 1) They were excited to see no "wall of text" when they opened their books.
If you're going to be a troll, be a Dambo troll!
Today was costume day. I dressed as a Canada Goose. No children were harmed, as I did not act like a Canada Goose.
When spirit week's Formal dress up day also lands on field day... I'm trying to add more whimsy. Now I have a fits- over-rain-pants skirt and most fabulous rain cape.
It's always so special to see my book in the library!
As a wise person said this past weekend, "Children move at the speed of wonder and awe."
Me: Last time I hiked here, I saw a salamander hanging out on a log. Kid: Wow! That's so cool. One day I hope I get to see a salamander! 45 minutes and 3 salamanders later... Kid: This was the best day of my LIFE! I really love getting to help kids grow their love of the outdoors.
I heard, but didn't see any pikas on my Mt Baker adventures. Fortunately I brought my own.
Some days, the forest looks like a magical portal.
What a fun day exploring the woods with Forest School!
This little Douglas Squirrel would like everyone to know she's unimpressed with our very existence. They are so funny!
It was fun to spot a new to me bird in the neighborhood. I think it's a scrub jay.
This is such a cool destination for a little fall hike. Fortunately the ice caves did not collapse on the people who disregarded the signs warning them not to go near or in the caves.
I'm thrilled to announce that Laura Bifano and I have a picture book coming out in the spring of 2027 with Orca Book Publishers.
This incredible tardigrade video really highlights the accuracy of the name "slow stepper" (translation of "Tardigrada," bestowed upon the group in 1776 by Italian biologist Lazzaro Spallanzani) More importantly, you can admire every flex of its wee toeses
I have no idea how Amazon decides their prices and if it means anything, but Tiny Hiker is 42% off right now. Hopefully you'll buy from your local bookseller because they are awesome, but if price was the reason you couldn't pick up a copy, this is by far the cheapest I've seen.
Tiny Hiker
Tiny Hiker [Zimmers, Natasha, MacGibbon, Jaimie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Tiny Hiker
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NEW BOOK MAIL! This #PictureBookPostcard is SO MUCH FUN! TINY HIKER Written by @natashazimmers.bsky.social Pictures by @jaimieillustrates.bsky.social Published by @orcabook.bsky.social Explore the wild with Tiny Hiker and read the blog post here: aprilberrybooks.com/tiny-hiker-n...
Happy Book Birthday to Tiny Hiker, written by me illustrated by @jaimieillustrates.bsky.social and published by Orca Book Publishing. It takes a team to make a beautiful book and our team was the best! ❤️
Spring in the PNW. We wouldn't mind some actual snow, but I'm also grateful we're not in a blizzard like those in the East.
Would you like 9 seconds of glorious frog chorus? If so, this video is for you.
The conditions were perfect for hair ice today ❤️
I got home from presenting (about picture books) at an environmental conference and these amazing bookmarks were waiting for me! I'm so excited to give them to kids on the trail ❤️ @orcabook.bsky.social @jaimieillustrates.bsky.social
Just a few seconds of sunset waves for you.
