Winchester and Friends: James Takes a Hike

It’s been said that children today are “penned in” by too much structure. Whatever happened to the phrase “go out and play?” Have our neighborhoods simply become “dormitories with trees?" It shouldn’t take a pandemic and quarantine to make us realize how important connecting with the great outdoors is to the development of a child’s mind and spirit. In this digital world of computers, tablets and smartphones, young James leaves the confines of his home to take a hike in the verdant hills surrounding his neighborhood. Here he learns a simple and fun lesson from his good friend Winchester the Mouse and all his other animal friends. This short tale hopes to inspire children to get up and out, even for just a quick walk in the woods.