The Mighty River celebrates the community we share through nature and the diverse animals and plants that call the river home. Children and early readers will learn a wide array of names of wild creatures and plants that live in the river’s ecosystem. The illustrations are balanced and beautiful imparting an air of serenity and joy to readers. The book includes facts about the river, space to draw and describe river animals and scenes, and ideas on how to protect our waterways.
Evaluation comments:
“Just lovely in so many ways, and kids, parents, and teachers will savor this book.”
“The book is told in rhyme sharing what surrounds the families who are enjoying the river. The words will encourage the reader and/or listener to look carefully at the illustrations. There’s a two-page spread with ideas from children (including their age) on what they suggest can help protect a river. I thought this was charming and motivating to other young readers. There are 2 two-page spreads where the child can respond in words and illustrations to a question and explain their response.”
“I love the illustrations and the limited color palette that works to perfection with the text.”
“Love this book.”
“This book is filled with poetic language and beautiful illustrations.”
“It introduces children to all the living things (insects, animals, plants) that are found near a river. The book ends with facts about rivers and with ideas (from children) on how to protect the rivers. It is educational and entertaining. This book introduces the ecosystem to very young children.”
“I really like the language, the rhyming and the fact that there are so many insects and animals that are found near a river.”
“I think the illustrations are really amazing and I really am impressed with how the book flows (no pun intended). I think it is wonderful introducing the ecosystem to very young children.”
“It is unique, different thean other books I have in my children’s library.”
