The Waterfall's Gift - Hardcover

Ryder, Joanne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 087156579X ISBN 13: 9780871565792

Publisher: Sierra Club Juveniles, 2001

Synopsis

On a visit to the old north woods, a girl enjoys the many natural treasures hidden in its deepest places.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

The insistent voice of the waterfall rings through the old north woods, beckoning a listening child back to the secret place she once shared with her grandfather. Its call mingles with the lively sounds of the forest--the birds and rustling leaves--in a reassuring blend of past and present, then and now.

In this lyrical tale, the young narrator visits the cabin that her Grandpa built and rediscovers the familiar woodland haunts they used to explore together. Now that Grandpa's gone, she wanders alone yet feels a comforting sense of oneness with the forest. There are berries to taste and smooth stones to skip across the water. And best of all, there's a surprise waiting for her in Grandpa's special pool at the foot of the waterfall.

Adults and children alike will be captivated by this tender tale of loss and renewal amidst a natural setting that's as alive and appealing as the characters who move within it. Richard Jesse Watson's remarkable illustrations, with their rich, earthy colors and enchanting details, capture both the mystery and magic of the woodland setting and the quiet drama of the narrator's adventure.

About the Author:

Joanne Ryder, the author of more than fifty books for young readers, received the American Nature Study Society's Award in 1995 for her many titles that invite children to enjoy the natural world. She lives with her husband, author Laurence Yep, in Pacific Grove, California.

Richard Jesse Watson has illustrated several distinguished children's book, including Tom Thumb, a Booklist Editors' Choice, and One Wintry Night, by Ruth Bell Graham, which won the C.S. Lewis Gold Medal in 1995. He lives with his wife, Susi, in the woods of Port Townsend, Washington.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sierra Club Juveniles
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 087156579X
• ISBN 13: 9780871565792
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Watson Richard Jesse