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When I Was Young in the Mountains
When I Was Young in the Mountains
Author: Cynthia Rylant
For twenty years, Cynthia Rylant's story of childhood in the Appalachian Mountains has been an enduring favorite. Growing up in the mountains is depicted with a spare, lyrical text and beautiful, tender illustrations by Diane Goode. The book was awarded a Caldecott Honor Medal. — To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, When I Was Young in the ...  more » is being released with a commemorative copper-colored band.

Illustrated by Diane Goode
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ISBN-13: 9780525425250
ISBN-10: 052542525X
Publication Date: 3/30/1982
Pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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Publisher: Dutton Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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This is a wonderful story about the simplicity of life about a century ago. Enjoyable for both children and adults.
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An excellent read! Very informative on the way things use to be back in the old days!
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Reading Rainbow book. Caldecott Honor book.

Cynthia Rylant wrote 'The story of a very special Appalachian childhood, illumined with perceptively happy paintings, evokes the love of a place, of a family, and above all, of a way of life'.
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A Reading Rainbow Book.
Cover a women reminiscing About growing up in the mountains as a child.
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A classic!


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