When I Was Young in the Mountains

AUTHOR: Cynthia Rylant
ILLUSTRATOR: Diane Goode

From the Publisher:

“An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing in the swimming hole, taking baths in the kitchen, sharing family times, each is eloquently portrayed here in both the misty-hued scenes and in the poetic text.”
-Association for Childhood Education International

Leah’s Thoughts:

This one offers a good glimpse into what life was like in Appalachia. The pace is slow and the details are simple, which makes it a great fit for quiet reading time. It’s one of those books that helps kids picture a very different kind of childhood.