Mississippi River Rat - Hardcover

by Nitha Ann Nebbitt (Author)

Starting in St. Louis, Missouri, River Rat journeys down the Mississippi River for an adventure of discovery. The river measures 2,320 miles and can be very wide in places. There are a lot of exciting things to see.

Along the way, River Rat experiences the sights and sounds typically found on a large waterway, from fishing to birds to wildlife and more. He arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana, just in time for Mardi Gras.

Inspired by author Nitha Ann Nebbitt's experiences on the Mississippi as a child, this picture book for children introduces kids to nature and the wonder of this mighty river.

Author Biography

Nitha Ann Nebbitt is a long-time resident of the Puget Sound area. She is an avid artist who enjoys using a variety of media. Nitha derived inspiration for this story from having had a pet rat. As a child, she enjoyed happy times on the Mississippi River at Harpers Ferry, Iowa. She and her husband have one son.