Patricia Newman

The illustrations in this book are absolutely stunning. I especially like the attention to detail, such as the different hairstyles given to the children. I also like how real money images are woven into the illustrations to give readers little tidbits on the culture. This story told the inspirational story of a girl whose dreams are far bigger than her circumstances. Together, with her mother, she works hard to make her dream of going to school a reality. This was beautifully written and illustrated.… (más)

Living here in the Pacific Northwest, and being an avid fly fisherman, I watched the saga of the removal of the Elwha dams. It was quite the fascinating process, and I am astounded at how quickly the salmon returned.
"A River's Gifts" covers the story extremely well. And is written so that children can read and easily understand it. The book covers the Native American's history, the coming of the settlers, the construction of the dams, the fights to remove the dams, the removal itself, and the aftermath. All well written with great illustrations.
This is a fantastic book that will really help young people to understand the story, and perhaps spark their interest in conservation.
Highly recommend!… (más)