A 2020 Caldecott Honor Book!
A cheerful and action-packed adventure about the importance of friendship and community from a successful author and illustrator duo!
Once there was a river flowing through a forest. The river didn't know it was capable of adventures until a big bear came along. But adventures aren't any fun by yourself, and so enters Froggy, Turtles, Beaver, Racoons, and Duck.
Once there was a river flowing through a forest. The river didn't know it was capable of adventures until a big bear came along. But adventures aren't any fun by yourself, and so enters Froggy, Turtles, Beaver, Racoons, and Duck.
These very different animals take off downstream, but they didn't know they needed one another until thankfully, the river came along.
This hilarious picture book and heartfelt message celebrates the joy and fun that's in store when you embark together on a ride of a lifetime.
★"Perfect for listeners in story hours or on laps."―Booklist, starred review
★"Outstanding art perfectly complements the text...To quote one particularly joyous double-page spread, "Oh, what a ride!""―Kirkus, starred review
"...a standout choice for reading aloud."―Publishers Weekly
"Full of messages about seizing the day and learning from one another, this jaunty tale and its large-scale, immersive pictures expansively invite readers to come along, too."―School Library Journal
"This high-spirited tale is a metaphor for life itself, and "Oh, what a ride" it is!"―Horn Book
★"Outstanding art perfectly complements the text...To quote one particularly joyous double-page spread, "Oh, what a ride!""―Kirkus, starred review
"...a standout choice for reading aloud."―Publishers Weekly
"Full of messages about seizing the day and learning from one another, this jaunty tale and its large-scale, immersive pictures expansively invite readers to come along, too."―School Library Journal
"This high-spirited tale is a metaphor for life itself, and "Oh, what a ride" it is!"―Horn Book
