Miss Rumphius

Written by Barbara Cooney

Grade:

K-2

ISBN-13:

978-0140505399

Publisher:

Puffin Books (1985)

This timeless classic captures the life of a young girl who grows up to travel the world, live by the sea, and, most importantly, fulfill her promise to make the world more beautiful. Initially unsure of how to fulfill this promise, Alice Rumphius turns to the world around her in gratitude and for inspiration. Speaking to what it means to leave a legacy and our individual responsibility to better the world, this story, with its quaint and enriching illustrations, will undoubtedly captivate and inspire the reader.