When I Was Young in the Mountains (Reading Rainbow Books) by Cynthia Rylant

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When I Was Young in the Mountains (Reading Rainbow Books)

by Cynthia Rylant

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In our modern world with all it's conveniences it is important to remember things weren't always so easy. This book brings the reader back in time to a different way of life. The illustrations are beautiful and soft. It makes you want to go back and experience that simpler way of living. This would be a good lead in to a history lesson on pioneers.

mrichter | Dec 6, 2009 |

A must read. The girls were mesmerized by the simplicity and beauty of this story. (

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familymoments | Nov 7, 2009 |

This book is a very sweet book because it is about a little girl who spends time with her grandparents up in the mountains. They have to use an out house, defend themselves from snakes, & go swimming in the water hole. Since we do not take part in these things today, it would be very interesting to children. (

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cpage_07 | Oct 10, 2009 |

This is about a family that lives in the mountians and the story of their lifestyle.

Anna-KateSisson | Oct 10, 2009 |

980L,GRL K,1 copy

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National Book Award finalist (Children's Picture Books (Hardcover), 1983)

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Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0140548750, Paperback)

For twenty years, Cynthia Rylant's story of childhood in the Appalachian Mountains has been an enduring favorite. Growing up in the mountains is depicted with a spare, lyrical text and beautiful, tender illustrations by Diane Goode. The book was awarded a Caldecott Honor Medal.

To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, When I Was Young in the Mountains is being released with a commemorative copper-colored band.

Illustrated by Diane Goode

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