Lumi and the Tiny Trail
Lumi and the Tiny Trail
When three children race through Lumi’s Big Sur garden, they nearly miss an entire world beneath their feet.
A tiny trail of ants, beetles, ladybugs, pill bugs, and other small creatures crosses the path below, each busy with important work. With the glow of her magical purple shell, Lumi helps the children slow down, look closely, and discover how much life can be hidden in one small patch of ground.
As the children learn to protect the tiny trail, they begin walking differently—more carefully, more thoughtfully, and with greater respect for every living thing around them. What begins as one almost-careless step becomes a joyful lesson in kindness, curiosity, and responsibility.
Lumi and the Tiny Trail is a beautifully illustrated picture book for children ages 4–8, perfect for bedtime reading, classrooms, nature walks, homeschool lessons, and families who want to encourage compassion for even the smallest creatures.
Children will discover:
- Why it is important to look before stepping
- How ants, beetles, worms, ladybugs, and other tiny creatures help nature
- That slowing down can reveal a whole new world
- How small acts of care can protect living things
A magical story that reminds children:
The greatest adventures may begin on the smallest, most magical trail.
Please share your stories by reviewing my work everywhere. I hope these examples of my childhood growing up in Big Sur with my siblings influence your children and appreciation for nature in the very best ways imaginable!
