by Jacqueline Rousselow
In The Adventures of Roam & River: Our Extra-ordinary Life, two young brothers explore the world through boundless curiosity, hands-on learning, and everyday adventures. From spotting wildlife at sunrise and identifying animal tracks to helping out in the kitchen, exploring construction sites, gardening, and traveling by RV, Roam and River demonstrate that true learning extends far beyond the four walls of a classroom.
Told through the joyful, wide-eyed perspective of childhood, this illustrated story celebrates the power of homeschooling and experience-based education. It highlights how family life, nature, travel, and creativity serve as our greatest teachers. Empowering and warm, the book encourages confidence, showing young readers that learning is everywhere while offering a beautiful snapshot of a family choosing an unconventional path and finding pure wonder in the ordinary moments of life.
About the Author
Jacqueline Rousselow (M.Ed., LPC, LCDC) is a licensed professional counselor, a licensed chemical dependency counselor, and an EMDRIA-approved consultant specializing in trauma recovery and self-regulation. Driven by a passion for making evidence-based therapy more accessible, she co-founded Brisa Therapeutics to bring EMDR-inspired healing tools to individuals worldwide. The Adventures of Roam & River brings a touch of her own personal life to the page, beautifully reflecting her family’s unique, experience-based outlook on education and their deep appreciation for the world around them.
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