Ricky Camps in Rocky Mountain National Park
Jr. Keller, Jeffrey, Stacie Burley
Paperback
(Mother's House Pub, June 1, 2009)
Ricky Camps in Rocky Mountain National Park is a delightful children's story of a young boy's camping vacation with his family in Rocky Mountain National Park. Its colorful illustrations and playful rhythm created by an abcb rhyming structure make it a story children will enjoy.At the same time, the life lessons embedded in the narrative (the importance of conservation, keeping away from wild park animals, looking before crossing the street, and not feeding wildlife) make it an educational tale parents will also appreciate.The characters eat well-balanced meals during their trip, sending a good message about the importance of nutrition. As a bonus, the book includes two colorful pages of facts related to camping and parks at the end of the narrative, cleverly titled, “S'more Information.”
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