Definition:

to be amazed at and/or curious about something that is pleasantly unexpected, beautiful, or  mysterious. 

In short:

Curiosity sparks endless discovery. 

Summary:
This story takes us down a river from its source to its destination. It meanders through cities, past farmers’ fields, down mountains, into the dark jungle with its mangrove forests until it finally reaches the ocean. Readers will enjoy the journey as they learn about this fascinating part of our natural world! 

Lesson Objectives: 

1. Students gain a new appreciation for one of the amazing parts of nature; they learn about the wonder of rivers. 

Guiding Questions: 

1. Have you ever seen a river? 
2. Where do you think rivers begin? 
3. Do rivers go through cities? 
4. What do you think makes rivers flow? How are they different from lakes and oceans? 
5. Where does this river end up? 
6.  The person who tells the story imagines she travels down the river to the place it ends. She continues her journey in her imagination. Where does she go and what is it like?  
7. What are some reasons why rivers are important to people? 
8. Would you want to live by a river? If you could take a boat and go down the river, what would you see? 
9. Ask your family members to share about any experiences they’ve had around rivers. 
10. Draw a picture of a river!