When I Was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia Rylant (English) Hardcover Book

Description: When I Was Young in the Mountains by Cynthia Rylant Growing up in the mountains is special. Each pleasure is one to share—and remember. And each is part of a gentle story, illuminated with perceptively happy paintings that evoke the love of a way of life, of a family, and most of all, of a place. Full-color illustrations. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For twenty years, Cynthia Rylants 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. Author Biography Cynthia Rylants gift for conveying the enchantment and Cynthia Rylants gift for conveying the enchantment and Cynthia Rylants gift for conveying the enchantment and beauty to be found in everyday life is seen in such award-wibeauty to be found in everyday life is seen in such award-wibeauty to be found in everyday life is seen in such award-winning books as "Missing May", winner of the Newbery Medal; "nning books as "Missing May", winner of the Newbery Medal; "nning books as "Missing May", winner of the Newbery Medal; "A Fine White Dust", a Newbery Honor Book; and "The RelativesA F Review "Rylant delights in the simple joys of living with her grandparents in the Appalachian Mountains: fresh cornbread, the swimming hole, bathing in the tin tub, snakes, and the community church. Surrounding all of these memories is the loving relationship with her grandparents. Warmly rendered illustrations complement the lyrical text."--School Library Journal "An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing in the swimming hole, taking baths in the kitchen, sharing family times, each is eloquently portrayed here in both the misty-hued scenes and in the poetic text."--Association for Childhood Education International Prizes Commended for Caldecott Medal 1983 Review Quote "Rylant delights in the simple joys of living with her grandparents in the Appalachian Mountains: fresh cornbread, the swimming hole, bathing in the tin tub, snakes, and the community church. Surrounding all of these memories is the loving relationship with her grandparents. Warmly rendered illustrations complement the lyrical text."-- School Library Journal "An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing in the swimming hole, taking baths in the kitchen, sharing family times, each is eloquently portrayed here in both the misty-hued scenes and in the poetic text."- -Association for Childhood Education International Details ISBN052542525X Author Cynthia Rylant Short Title WHEN I WAS YOUNG IN THE MOUNTA Pages 32 Language English Illustrator Diane Goode ISBN-10 052542525X ISBN-13 9780525425250 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY E Illustrations Yes Year 1982 Publication Date 1982-03-31 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Country of Publication United States Birth 1967 Audience Age 5-8 Residence Portland, OR, US Publisher Dutton Books for Young Readers DOI 10.1604/9780525425250 Audience Children/Juvenile UK Release Date 1982-03-30 NZ Release Date 1982-03-29 AU Release Date 1982-03-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137589336;

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