Gorge to Ocean: The Columbia’s Wild Wonders is a lively, rhyming children’s book that takes readers on a journey along the Columbia River, from its forested gorge all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Through repetitive, song-like verses and rich two-page scene descriptions, the book introduces young readers to the diverse wildlife that lives on the river’s shores and in its waters. Each spread highlights a different set of animals, blending land and underwater perspectives. Readers meet salmon, bears, eagles, deer, sturgeon, cougars, trout, coyotes, seals, turkeys, crayfish, hawks, snakes, sea lions, bobcats, clams, skunks, cranes, squirrels, and even whales. The book balances action (jumping trout, darting crayfish, hunting hawks) with quieter moments (a howling coyote at dusk, clams hiding in the sand). The final pages shift focus to human connection, showing local families and children enjoying and appreciating the gorge as a shared, precious gift. With its rhythmic text, vivid scene descriptions, and emphasis on habitat diversity, the book is designed to educate and delight early readers while fostering a love for Pacific Northwest nature.