Cynthia Rylant - Appalachia: The Voices of Sleeping Birds

Pros: gorgeously written and illustrated

Cons: seems geared more toward adults

The Bottom Line: A loving tribute to the Appalachian Mountains and the wonderful people who live there.

Review: My grandma grew up surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains. She lived on a sprawling farm, where her parents and older siblings eked a living out of the beautiful but fickle land. Every year, dozens of descendants of Grandma's parents make the trek to ...