Be Kind. Work Hard. Don't Complain.

A little pika. A big job. And a lesson worth remembering.

High in the Canadian Rockies, Pip has an important job to do. Winter is coming, and there's hay to gather!

Pip works hard, making trip after trip across the rocky mountainside. But when the wind sends all that hard work flying, he discovers that doing your best doesn't always mean things will go according to plan.

With a little guidance from Mama and Papa, some creative problem-solving, and a whole lot of determination, Pip learns what it means to live out his family motto: Be Kind. Work Hard. Don't Complain.

Set among the beautiful mountains of Alberta, this warmly illustrated children's picture book celebrates perseverance, family teamwork, resilience, and the importance of trying again when things get tough.

Perfect for reading aloud with children ages 4-9, Be Kind. Work Hard. Don't Complain. is a gentle reminder that life's most valuable lessons are often learned when things don't go quite the way we hoped.

A Pip the Pika Story - inspired by the little creatures and big lessons found in the natural world.