The Biggest Puddle in the World
Will be published approx. on 18. April 2019
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-55498-979-9 (ISBN)
Description
Sarah and Charlie hunt down the biggest puddle in the world with their grandfather in this fun introduction to the water cycle, perfect for young readers.
When Sarah and her younger brother Charlie go to stay with their grandparents, it rains for days. At first, they have fun exploring inside the big, old house, but eventually they want to explore outside, too. "Where does the rain come from?" Sarah asks her grandfather, Big T. He promises to show her once it stops raining.
When the storm passes, Sarah, Big T., Charlie and Keeper the dog go exploring. They jump in puddles, draw a puddle map and finally find the biggest puddle in the world!
Mark Lee's lively story is an introduction to the water cycle for young readers. Nathalie Dion's soft illustrations show the fun, loving relationship between Big T., Sarah and Charlie.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4
Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
When Sarah and her younger brother Charlie go to stay with their grandparents, it rains for days. At first, they have fun exploring inside the big, old house, but eventually they want to explore outside, too. "Where does the rain come from?" Sarah asks her grandfather, Big T. He promises to show her once it stops raining.
When the storm passes, Sarah, Big T., Charlie and Keeper the dog go exploring. They jump in puddles, draw a puddle map and finally find the biggest puddle in the world!
Mark Lee's lively story is an introduction to the water cycle for young readers. Nathalie Dion's soft illustrations show the fun, loving relationship between Big T., Sarah and Charlie.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4
Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
Reviews / Votes
The text is gentle and sweet . . . . Familial love, nature appreciation, and a bit of natural science. * Kirkus Reviews * This lovely book honors the relationship between children and grandparents and encourages reverence for the natural environment. * School Library Journal * Lee's story, with short but rhythmic sentences, and Dion's illustrations are so effective, they instantly evoke the sound and smells of nature after a storm. Young readers will enjoy this story of two siblings learning about the natural world from their grandparents. * CM Reviews *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
Color illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 221 mm
Width: 274 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55498-979-9 (9781554989799)
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Persons
MARK LEE has been a writer for the past forty years, working as a journalist, playwright, screenwriter, novelist and children's book author. His children's books include 20 Big Trucks in the Middle of the Street, illustrated by Kurt Cyrus, and the forthcoming My Best Friend Is a Goldfish, illustrated by Chris Jevons. Mark lives in New York City and likes to fly kites in Central Park.
NATHALIE DION is the acclaimed illustrator of The Big Bad Wolf in My House by Valerie Fontaine (Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books, USBBY Outstanding International Books); I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree by Jean E. Pendziwol (Globe 100 Books, OLA Best Bets); and Kumo: the Bashful Cloud by Kyo Maclear (Golden Kite Award, Mrazik-Cleaver Honour); among others. She is the author and illustrator of My Mad Hair Day, which has been translated into French and German. Nathalie lives in Montreal, Quebec.
NATHALIE DION is the acclaimed illustrator of The Big Bad Wolf in My House by Valerie Fontaine (Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books, USBBY Outstanding International Books); I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree by Jean E. Pendziwol (Globe 100 Books, OLA Best Bets); and Kumo: the Bashful Cloud by Kyo Maclear (Golden Kite Award, Mrazik-Cleaver Honour); among others. She is the author and illustrator of My Mad Hair Day, which has been translated into French and German. Nathalie lives in Montreal, Quebec.