Miss Rumphius
Barbara Cooney Β· 1982
Age 5-6F&P L
π ALA Notable Children's Bookπ The Atlantic 65 Essential (2025)
View on Open Library βAbout This Book
Alice Rumphius wants to travel the world and live by the sea, just like her grandfather. But he adds a third task: 'You must do something to make the world more beautiful.' She scatters lupine seeds everywhere she goes.
Why This Age
The multi-generational timeline and 'making the world beautiful' mission require the narrative comprehension of a 5-6 year old.
How to Use
- Ask: 'What would YOU do to make the world more beautiful?'
- Plant seeds together (lupine or anything)
- Talk about the three wishes: travel, sea, beauty β which matters most?