River

Written and illustrated by Mr. Elisha Cooper

Navigate the Hudson River's beauty and challenges in a daring canoe journey.

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42 pages· 1,970 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud· 690L

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a thrilling journey with a woman and her canoe as they navigate the Hudson River from the Adirondack Mountains to New York City. Experience the river's wildlife, urban landscapes, and unpredictable weather. Will they conquer the river's challenges and return home safely? Discover the wonders and perils of this iconic waterway.

From the publisher

Caldecott Honor winner Elisha Cooper invites readers to grab their oars and board a canoe down a river exploration filled with adventure and beauty.In Cooper’s flowing prose and stunning watercolor scenes, readers can follow a traveler’s trek down the Hudson River as she and her canoe explore the wildlife, flora and fauna, and urban landscape at the river’s edge. Through perilous weather and river rushes, the canoe and her captain survive and maneuver their way down the river back home. River is an outstanding introduction to seeing the world through the eyes of a young explorer and a great picture book for the STEAM curriculum. Maps and information about the Hudson River and famous landmarks are included in the back of the book.

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