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All the Water in the World
by George Ella Lyon and Katherine Tillotson
All the Water in the World is a poetic, graphically stunning look at the world's water supply. With an "infectious beat and eye-catching illustrations" (Booklist), this title covers where water comes from, where it goes, and why we must protect it. A School Library Journal starred review said this book "begs to be read aloud" and we definitely agree.
This 'ode to water' is
would be a fun read-aloud on
Earth Day, on a rainy day, or even a really hot day! And, of
course, this is a great book to read when teaching about the water
cycle for kids.
However, we want to be
clear that the
treatment is light and poetic, not scientific and descriptive, and only
part of the book touches on stages in the water cycle. One
spread
covers rain and run-off, the next
evaporation, and a third condensation and rain. The book then moves on
to other water-related topics. Thus, this 'celebration of water' could
be a nice supplemental
text once the water cycle has been introduced.
Reading Levels
Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
Grade Level Equivalent: 2.1
Lexile Measure: 520L
Below
are sample spreads from inside All
the Water in the World. We love the graphics in
this first spread. And really, what child hasn't
looked at their bathroom faucet and wondered where the water
comes from. The spread on the left below occurs early on and is followed by three spreads about the water
cycle. In fact, the spread immediately following this one starts with,
"Water doesn't come. It goes. Around." / After
a few spreads on
the water cycle, the book moves on to celebrate water and how all
living things depend on it for life. A child in a dusty
landscape is shown holding a cup and waiting for rain;
animals are
shown in a tree watching a thundercloud in the distance rain down much
needed water; and a spread shows how "this wet wonder means grow
/ means life will flow..."
The
last full spread of the book, shown below, closes with a reminder of
how precious
water is, exhorting the reader to "keep it clear, keep it clean..."
Lesson Idea/Activity to go with All the Water in the World
This is such a beautifully executed book. The creative, vivid illustrations that are so full of movement, the poetic, rhythmic beat... After reading this book to your kids, they will surely be inspired to create their own water-related art and prose. One possible cool art project is shown at left. Once it dries, kids can add some prose about water.
Where to now?
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