"Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe" by Martha Plimpton captures a family's journey through the ups and downs of life while navigating the waters of a river. Through a three-day canoe trip, the story unfolds as the characters confront their relationships, personal struggles, and the natural beauty surrounding them. The narrative emphasizes themes of nature, connection, and the complexities of familial bonds, all while highlighting the therapeutic qualities of the outdoors. As they paddle downstream, they discover more than just the river; they explore their identities and the ties that bind them together. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Reading Rainbow Books .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book was published in 2009 by Greenwillow Books .

Vera B. Williams began her career in children's books by illustrating Hooray for Me!, written by Remy Charlip with Lilian Moore. Her beloved A Chair for My Mother won multiple awards, including a Caldecott Honor, and "More, More, More," Said the Baby also received a Caldecott Honor. Vera B. Williams was the recipient of the Jane Addams Children's Book Award; she was awarded the 2009 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature; and she was the US nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2004. Vera B. Williams died on October 16, 2015, shortly before this book was completed.