A House by the River

by William J. Miller, Ying-Hwa Hu (Illustrator), Cornelius Van Wright (Illustrator)

When a fierce storm hits and the river rises, a young African-American girl discovers that the shelter of her home reflects the love of her parents. Full color.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1997

Reviews

[Barbara]

A sweet gentle story about wanting more than you have but coming to be grateful for what you have

[Melanie Hetrick]

Belinda, a young girl who lives in a house by the river that she fears may flood with the storms, ask her mother why they can't move to a house in the town. Her mother always answers that their house will protect them. It's a strong, special house. When the storm comes and does it's worst, Belinda's mother is proven right; the house holds up under serious pressure.

[Melanie]

Could also be nature-seasons-weather