The Columbia's Wild Wonders

From Gorge to Ocean: The Columbia’s Wild Wonders takes you on a playful, rhyming journey down the Columbia River, from misty forested gorge to the vast Pacific Ocean. Along the way, wildlife comes alive in rhythm and color, inviting children to explore nature, wonder, and the beauty of every shore.

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Margaret Rahberger

Margaret Rahberger was born, raised, and resides in the Pacific Northwest, 10 minutes away from the Columbia River Gorge. Margaret and her wonderful husband are parents to two beautiful children. Margaret has her education in early childhood education and family studies, and worked in childcare for 7 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She is a musician and leads worship in her local small-town church. Margaret’s Christian faith has inspired her to share the beauty of God’s creation in the Pacific Northwest.

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The Columbia's Wild Wonders

Step into a world where the river sings and every page flows like music. Inside this book, readers journey along the mighty Columbia River as it winds from forested gorges to wide, shimmering ocean waters. Rhyming verses carry children through ever-changing landscapes filled with movement, sound, and life. Along the way, young readers meet an unforgettable cast of wildlife—soaring eagles and sharp-eyed hawks above the trees, playful seals along the shores, and powerful whales moving through deep waters. Each spread blends rhythmic storytelling with vivid, immersive scenes that invite children to look closer, wonder more, and feel truly connected to nature. The flowing language makes reading feel like a song carried downstream—gentle, joyful, and alive. By the final pages, children also discover how people and nature share this beautiful space together, learning that wild places are not just seen, but felt, valued, and protected. Bring the journey home—buy the book now and let the river story begin.

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