The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman: Adventures in U.S. Geography and Friendly Letter Writing

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Darcy Pattison Joe Cepeda

The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman

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ISBN: 9781629443324

Adventures in U.S. Geography and Friendly Letter Writing

Darcy Pattison, Joe Cepeda

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English

Mims House
10 February 2026

People & places (Children's&YA); Nature, the natural world (Children's&YA); Educational: Languages other than English; Educational: Geography

STARRED KIRKUS AND BCCB REVIEWS

""Wonderful . . . All geography lessons should be this much fun.""--Kirkus Reviews (starred)

""A mini-quest complete with adventure, danger, and suspense. Youngsters will delight in the whimsy.""--The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books (starred)

Join Oliver K. Woodman on his unforgettable road trip across America in this beloved travel picture book that makes learning friendly letter writing for kids and U.S. geography an adventure! Perfect for fans of Flat Stanley.

When Uncle Ray carves a wooden man in South Carolina, he can't deliver Oliver to his friend in California himself. His creative solution? A sign reading: ""Hi! I'm Oliver K. Woodman. Please help me get to California!""

Kind strangers give Oliver rides, and each sends postcards and letters for kids to read along with Uncle Ray, sharing their piece of Oliver's incredible journey. From truckers in Texas to families exploring Utah's desert, this children's travel picture book unfolds through beautifully crafted friendly letters that showcase different writing styles and voices.

A favorite 2nd grade read aloud and 3rd grade writing resource, this engaging story helps students:

Master friendly letter writing through authentic mentor text examples Explore U.S. geography and maps as Oliver travels across America state to state Understand letter format-dates, greetings, and closings

Teachers love how this geography picture book naturally integrates language arts and social studies. Students can trace Oliver's route on the map, write letters to mail, or create postcards from different states. A natural fit for any writing curriculum in second grade or third grade classrooms, the authentic letter formats provide perfect models for teaching friendly letter writing conventions while keeping students engaged with the humor and heart of Oliver's adventure.

This charming tale proves that sometimes the best journeys are the ones that bring people together-one letter at a time.

BCCB Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards

Starred BCCB review

Starred Kirkus Review

Irma S. and James H. Black Picture Book Award Honor Book.

Nutmeg Media Children's Picture Books on Video, June 2005.

ALA Notable Video.

Houghton Mifflin Journeys reading series.

By: Darcy Pattison
Illustrated by: Joe Cepeda
Imprint: Mims House
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 279mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 195g
ISBN: 9781629443324
ISBN 10: 1629443328
Pages: 54
Publication Date: 10 February 2026
Recommended Age: From 6 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Children's book author and indie publisher Darcy Pattison writes award-winning fiction Children's book author and indie publisher DARCY PATTISON has written over seventy fiction and nonfiction award-winning books for children. Five books have received starred PW, Kirkus, or BCCB reviews. Awards include the Irma Black Honor award, six NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books, six Eureka! Nonfiction Honor book (CA Reading Assn.), two Junior Library Guild selections, two CLA Notable Children's Book in Language Arts, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book, three Best STEM Books, an Arkansiana Award, and the Susannah DeBlack Arkansas Children's History Book award. She's the 2007 recipient of the Arkansas Governor's Arts Award for Individual Artist for her work in children's literature. Her books have been translated into eleven languages.

Reviews for The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman: Adventures in U.S. Geography and Friendly Letter Writing

""A fresh, unusual tale."" School Library Journal Starred review: ""Wonderful . . . All geography lessons should be this much fun.""--Kirkus Reviews Starred review: ""A mini-quest complete with adventure, danger, and suspense. Youngsters will delight in the whimsy.""--The Bulletin Irma S. and James H. Black Picture Book Award Honor Book.