By Amy-Jane Beer (author) , Elin Manon (illustrator)
"A rivers journey though time and space and what it means for us."
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May 2026 Book of the Month
This extraordinary book has its roots in the author’s Wainwright prize-winning book for adults: The Flow . Here, with a lyrical, flowing text, she has demonstrated a similar passion for the topic, with a clarity of explanation that is perfectly suited to a young audience.
Of course, she is helped in this endeavour by the beautifully detailed and evocative illustrations from the talented Elin Manon. Together they have created a book which will be a treasured addition to any home or school collection. It could not be more timely or important, when the state of our national rivers is an absolute disgrace.
Reading this aloud or independently cannot help but impress upon you the importance of water. The availability of water resources will be one of the most serious challenges that the human race is going to face and this book makes clear the connections between water and all the life that it supports and between water and its transformational effect on the planet.
Water literally runs through us in the same way the river runs through the landscape, in an endless cycle of renewal and change. She also draws on the way rivers are a liminal space where stories and myths develop and highlights their strategic importance to the development of settlements and how often they form borders between countries and peoples.
This book would complement topic work on rivers for a wide age group and is an excellent example of an informational picturebook. A truly potent learning resource and a beautiful and enjoyable book.
Have you ever lingered on a riverbank watching the water flow, and wondered where it comes from or where it might be going?
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Embark on a never-ending voyage in which young readers explore some very old questions - questions so old that they have stories for answers.
This mesmerizing journey through mountain springs to vast oceans, from rivers in the sky to streams within our own bodies, guides readers through reflections on nature, life and our place within it.
Written by bestselling nature writer Amy-Jane Beer, this enchanting book spirals through time and space to remind us that water is more than just a resource - it is part of who we are.
Amy-Jane Beer is a biologist turned naturalist and writer. She has worked for more than 20 years as a science writer and editor, contributing to more than 40 books on natural history. She is currently a Country Diarist for The Guardian, a columnist for British Wildlife and a feature writer for BBC Wildlife magazine, among others. She campaigns for the equality of access to nature and collaboration between farming and conservation sectors. Her book The Flow won the 2023 James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing.
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Have you ever lingered on a riverbank watching the water flow, and wondered where it comes from or where it might be going? Embark on a never-ending voyage in which young readers explore some very old questions - questions so old that they have stories for answers.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A River Running Through You and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-10 years old
A River Running Through You features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, The Natural World, Geography, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general, Educational material
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A River Running Through You was written by Amy-Jane Beer and published by Magic Cat Publishing
A River Running Through You has 32 pages
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