Illustrations by Eric Carle
This is a heartwarming story of a lonely mountain who has only ever felt the touch of the rain and the snow. No animals lived near him, and he was very surprised when one day a bird stopped to rest on top of him. Very confused and amazed, he asked the creature her name. She replied that her name was Joy and that she soon had to leave to where she could nest. The mountain was devastated to see her go, and asked that she stay. Joy promised the mountain that she would return the following spring, and every spring after that to visit, and that when she could no longer visit her daughter would continue her visits. Years went by and the mountain grew sadder knowing that every visit ended with a goodbye. The birds who came began bringing seeds as the mountain started to weep from his sadness. Within years, trees, grass and flowers began to grow. The changes in the mountain elicit some changes in his friend Joy as well.
This story is a remarkable story of friendship and determination. It would work well as a read aloud to show these characteristics to students. The illustrations are also beautiful and would provide some great images for children to view.
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