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5/5 stars from Mary 

A beautiful book 

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021. Verified purchase

This book introduces in a poetic way to children the cycle of water. Its beautiful illustrations and rich language offer opportunities not only to enjoy a nice reading with your child and your kindergarten students but also to spark conversations about nature and science. As an early childhood teacher, I can see how younger children will enjoy the illustrations and the music of the language while it can be used as a support for more discoveries with older children. 

5/5 stars from Lindsey R.

Great resource for educators

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2021. Verified Purchase

What a wonderful story for teachers to introduce or reinforce the water cycle or taking care of our planet! The beautiful pictures and fun placement of words add such value. Kids are captivated by stories and teachers are always looking for quality resources such as this book.

5/5 stars from D M Taylor

Impactful Message

Reviewed in the United States on 4 September 2021. Verified Purchase

This is a such a great children's book! Especially for the elementary teacher who wants to teach the water cycle, the impact of each part of an ecosystem on the other parts of the ecosystem BUT also the deeper double meaning of how important each of us are and the impact we can have on each other.

5/5 stars from Patti Emminger
Poetic science or scientific poetry? Both!

Reviewed in the United States on 30 August 2021. Verified Purchase

I love this sweet, colorful story that explains the water cycle in such beautiful, poetic language! As a teacher, I can think of a number of lessons for which this book could be used to engage and entertain my young students while they learn new concepts. A great addition to a classroom or family library! I highly recommend it to primary teachers, parents, & families.

5/5 stars from Lois McConnell

It tells the story of the water cycle in a personified way

Reviewed in GoodReads on 1 September 2021.

This is a truly beautiful book.

It tells the story of the water cycle in a personified way that will appeal to young children and make it very relatable to them. It gives the journey of a drop of water through the cycle and introduces the role of water in the formation of the earth. It is very factual but told in a delightful way through unrhymed poetry, using brilliant language and poetic techniques.

The language is gripping, in a calm and restful way.

But that is not all - the illustrations are brilliant.

They are an important part of the book, vividly and imaginatively adding further knowledge and discussion points to the story. They clearly introduce the ecosystem of the river, and also show the mountains, forests, rivers, sea and beaches that children of New Zealand and many parts of the world will be familiar with.

Combined, the pictures and the words vividly provide a scene that demands our attention, our discussion, our awe and our wonder.

It is a book that I would highly recommend to teachers and parents of children of all ages. It can be read as a story but also looked at with older children for it its language and illustrative techniques. It will delight the adult and child alike, providing many valuable lessons.

5/5 stars from Rana Boulos

Children will have lots of opportunities to discuss how water transforms

Reviewed on Goodreads 30 August 2021

A beautifully written and illustrated book of a simple drop of water that goes through all the forms water takes within nature. As an educator, I believe children will have a lot of opportunities to discuss how water transforms within Mother Nature; it provides ample room for interesting discussions and new discoveries. As a parent, this book would definitely be a favorite before bedtime; its calming tone and beautiful illustrations is just what a child needs before going to bed.