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Song of the River

By Joy Cowley
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In this resonant story from Joy Cowley, Cam the mountain boy follows the river from its trickling source in the snow all the way to the sea. The river leads him through forest, farms and towns to the salty wind of the sea. The dramatic landscapes... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Song of the River

In this lyrical and evocative picture book, a child follows the river’s journey from its source in the mountains all the way to the sea

" Song of the River celebrates children’s freedom to explore and discover the outdoors, and it’s a joy to read—the writing swings along like a river."

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In this resonant story from Joy Cowley, Cam the mountain boy follows the river from its trickling source in the snow all the way to the sea. The river leads him through forest, farms and towns to the salty wind of the sea. The dramatic landscapes are packed with detail to discover in the world of the river.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781776572540

Publisher: Gecko Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2019

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Gecko Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kimberly Andrews

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Joy Cowley New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Children's Books New Zealand Published

About the Author

Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand’s best-loved writers for children and adults, with an international reputation. She has won a multitude of awards and honours for her bestselling books, including the Prime Ministers Award for contribution to literature. She was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018.

Kimberly Andrews is a trained biologist and geologist who grew up in the Canadian Rockies and has lived and worked in Borneo, the UK and New Zealand. She is an award-winning author and illustrator who lives in Wellington.

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