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product_id: 1609446
title: "The Raft: A Heartwarming Picture Book About Nature and Art for Children (Ages 4-8)"
price: "$33"
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# The Raft: A Heartwarming Picture Book About Nature and Art for Children (Ages 4-8)

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- **What is this?** The Raft: A Heartwarming Picture Book About Nature and Art for Children (Ages 4-8)
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## Description

The Raft: A Heartwarming Picture Book About Nature and Art for Children (Ages 4-8) [LaMarche, Jim, LaMarche, Jim] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Raft: A Heartwarming Picture Book About Nature and Art for Children (Ages 4-8)

Review: Great story for boys who love the outdoors! - I bought this book for my 9-year-old grandson, and we loved reading it together. The Raft is a heartwarming book about a boy who spends the summer with his grandmother. One of the strong points of the story is that the boy learns not only about nature but also about himself. There is no "technology" at his grandmother's home, so he is forced outside. His summer experiences drifting down the river on a raft turned out to be a cherished experience for him. Additionally, the illustrations are beautiful. I highly recommend this book.
Review: Your adventurer child needs this book! - An excellent book for the nature loving adventurer child. This book illustrates a child’s ability to fall in love with his natural surroundings! A classic childhood story of discovery.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #54,449 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #55 in Children's Country Life Books #163 in Children's Multigenerational Family Life #986 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (622) |
| Dimensions  | 11 x 0.09 x 9.25 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| Grade level  | Kindergarten - 3 |
| ISBN-10  | 0064438562 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0064438568 |
| Item Weight  | 10.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 40 pages |
| Publication date  | May 28, 2002 |
| Publisher  | HarperCollins |
| Reading age  | 4 - 9 years, from customers |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great story for boys who love the outdoors!
*by D***Y on January 28, 2026*

I bought this book for my 9-year-old grandson, and we loved reading it together. The Raft is a heartwarming book about a boy who spends the summer with his grandmother. One of the strong points of the story is that the boy learns not only about nature but also about himself. There is no "technology" at his grandmother's home, so he is forced outside. His summer experiences drifting down the river on a raft turned out to be a cherished experience for him. Additionally, the illustrations are beautiful. I highly recommend this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Your adventurer child needs this book!
*by T***E on September 6, 2025*

An excellent book for the nature loving adventurer child. This book illustrates a child’s ability to fall in love with his natural surroundings! A classic childhood story of discovery.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ wonderful story
*by G***H on December 7, 2023*

Amazing illustrations, so beautiful. You feel like you are at the River with the boy in the story. Wonderful life lessons about growing up and friendship with an older relative.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*