Skip to main content
PBS logo
 
 

Search - Miss Rumphius

Miss Rumphius
Miss Rumphius
Author: Barbara Cooney
As a child Great-aunt Alice Rumphius resolved that when she grew up she would go to faraway places, live by the sea in her old age, and do something to make the world more beautiful--and she does all those things, the last being the most difficult of all.
ISBN-13: 9780862031008
ISBN-10: 0862031001
Publication Date: 1982
Pages: 32
Rating:
  ?

0 stars, based on 0 rating
Publisher: Julia McRae Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 2
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review

Top Member Book Reviews

reviewed Miss Rumphius on + 80 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
As a teacher, I have always read this to my class no matter the age. Great story about making the world a better, more beautiful place.
reviewed Miss Rumphius on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I work with older adults and this is a wonderful book for a conversation starter on life review and making a difference in the world.
reviewed Miss Rumphius on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A lovely and uplifting story about how each of us can do something to make the world a better, more beautiful place.
Read All 9 Book Reviews of "Miss Rumphius"

Please Log in to Rate these Book Reviews

mrsmccarley avatar reviewed Miss Rumphius on + 5 more book reviews
Wonderful book! Beautiful illustrations! Inspiring to everyone, no matter their age. I read this to my fourth graders every year. Excellent conversation starter and writing prompt.
angiezb avatar reviewed Miss Rumphius on
This was rather charming and I love the illustrations!
training4jc avatar reviewed Miss Rumphius on + 28 more book reviews
An excellent read! a very hearty book! I love to read this over and over to the kids!
reviewed Miss Rumphius on + 68 more book reviews
Love this book! We read it over and over.


Genres: