Book description
In this latest book in the acclaimed Over and Under series, a spectacular hike reveals the hidden wonders, rich colors, and layers of wildlife living within a thriving desert slot-canyon.
Over and Under the Canyon takes young readers on a thrilling tour of a desert canyon ecosystem. Over the…
Why read it?
1 author picked Over and Under the Canyon as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
How better to get kids involved with our world than a sensitive picture book for the younger set?
A young boy goes hiking with his mom across a desert area and down into a canyon. He notices all sorts of wonderful sights and sounds from the crunching of his boots on the stones to the horned lizard tracks, the road runner snatching a rattlesnake, and the riot of wildflowers of a desert in bloom.
The illustrations, in their soft desert tones, are evocative and have just the pertinent detail that allows the reader to identify each new discovery.
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