"When I Was Young in the Mountains" by Cynthia Rylant is a nostalgic reflection on a child's life spent in the Appalachian Mountains. The story captures the simplicity and beauty of rural life through the eyes of a young girl who cherishes her time with her grandparents. Vivid imagery brings to life the natural landscape and the family's daily activities, from fishing in the creek to enjoying home-cooked meals. As she reminisces about her experiences, the narrative evokes feelings of warmth, love, and a deep connection to nature and family, illustrating the magic of childhood in a simple yet profound way. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Reading Rainbow Books, When I Was Young .

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

This book was published in 1993 by Perfection Learning .

CYNTHIA RYLANT lives on an island in Puget Sound, Washington. LAUREN STRINGER lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Cynthia Surrisi holds an MFA from Vermont in Children's Lit and is the author of one middle grade novel The Maypop Kidnapping. She is the former RA of the Hawaii chapter of SCBWI. Diane Goode has illustrated over 50 beloved and critically acclaimed picture books, including the New York Times bestseller Founding Mothers and the Caldecott Honor Book When I Was Young in the Mountains.