When I Was Young in the Mountains facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Cynthia Rylant |
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| Illustrator | Diane Goode |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Puffin Books |
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Publication date
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1982 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 32 pp. |
| ISBN | 0-14-054875-0 |
| OCLC | 30455914 |
When I Was Young in the Mountains is a beloved children's book from 1982. It was the very first book written by Cynthia Rylant. She is a famous author who has written more than 60 books for kids. One of her books, Missing May, even won the important Newbery Medal.
This special book, When I Was Young in the Mountains, won an American Book Award in 1982. The beautiful pictures by Diane Goode also earned a Caldecott Honor. Cynthia Rylant once said it only took her about an hour to write this heartwarming story!
Contents
What the Book is About
This book tells the story of a young girl growing up in the Appalachian Mountains. She lives in West Virginia. The story is based on Cynthia Rylant's own childhood.
The book shows simple, happy moments from her life. It describes things like:
- Drinking cool water from a dipper
- Swimming in a creek
- Visiting her grandparents
- Listening to crickets at night
It's a peaceful story about family love and mountain life.
Meet the Author: Cynthia Rylant
Cynthia Rylant was born in West Virginia. She spent her childhood in the Appalachian Mountains. Her experiences there inspired many of her books.
She loves writing stories that feel real and touch people's hearts. Many of her books are about everyday life. They often feature strong family bonds and simple joys.
The Illustrator: Diane Goode
Diane Goode is the artist who drew the pictures for this book. Her illustrations are soft and warm. They help bring Cynthia Rylant's words to life.
Her drawings show the beauty of the mountains. They also show the loving family moments. Her work on this book earned her a special award, the Caldecott Honor. This award celebrates amazing artwork in children's books.
Awards and Recognition
When I Was Young in the Mountains received two big honors:
- The American Book Award in 1982. This award celebrates excellent books published in the United States.
- The Caldecott Honor for its illustrations. This is a very important award for children's picture books. It recognizes the best artwork.
These awards show how much people loved this book. They recognized its beautiful story and amazing pictures.
