Synopses & Reviews
Raven and River leads young readers on a fantastical journey with a raven across the icy Alaska landscape on the verge of spring. Along the way, the ravenand#8217;s sonorous cry wakes a cast of sleeping woodland creatures, including a bear, a beaver, a hare, and a squirreland#8212;all of whom join him in imploring the still-frozen river to melt and thereby initiate the change of seasons. Packed with information and featuring vibrant full-color illustrations by Jon Van Zyle, Raven and River brings to life these two important harbingers of Alaskaand#8217;s spring.
Review
and#8220;The beauty and majesty of nature is brought to life in this dramatic, richly descriptive picture book. Bold, realistic views of wildlife blend wonderfully with a lyrical, poetic text. . . . A fine choice for story hours devoted to nature or the seasons.and#8221;
About the Author
Based in Seattle, Nancy White Carlstrom has written more than sixty books for children. Jon Van Zyle is an award-winning artist whose illustrations appear in many childrenandrsquo;s books, including A Woolly Mammoth Journey and A Caribou Journey.
Table of Contents
Raven and River
A story by Nancy White Carlstrom
Illustrated by Jon Van Zyle