Exploring The Elements Series
(Ages 4-7)
Who Likes The Snow?
Who Likes The Rain?
Who Likes The Sun?
Who Likes The Wind?
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Awards
Who Likes The Rain?
2008 Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader, Maryland Library Association, Winner
Who Likes The Rain?
2008 Great Book of the Year, Canadian Toy Testing Council, Winner
Who Likes The Wind?
2007 Louis J Battan Author’s Award, Short-listed
2007 Information Book Award, Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada, Short-listed
About this Book Series
These informational picture books with flaps invite children to explore the elements: sun, rain, wind or snow in an interactive manner. Each spread has a child stating what they like about the sun, rain, wind or snow and then posing an “I wonder” question. The question is answered under the flap, where young readers will find simple scientific explanations along with illustrations. Using simple concepts of science, this Exploring the Elements series encourages young readers to explore their surroundings anew.
I loved writing these books because they allowed me to indulge in two things: first, my curiosity about the world and how things work and secondly, my desire to make my books interactive.
What I like about this series is that the books work on two levels. The younger child can simply compare his/her own likes or dislikes about the weather with those of the child in the book. The slightly older child can read and think about the scientific explanations under the flaps.
Reviews
“The writing in this book is upbeat and captures the inquisitiveness of many children.”
— CM Magazine
“... this book is another that's sure to satisfy curious kids.”
— Today’s Parent
“A winner with nature lovers, puddle jumpers, curious young scientists and teachers.”
— Kirkus
“The narrative rolls fluently from page to page and works well as a read-aloud. This book raises topics for discussion and exploration, stimulates children's curiosity, and piques interest in science topics.”
— School Library Journal
“Adults will appreciate this excellent teaching tool, since it reminds them to value the curiosity and fascination children have for the world around them.”
— Quill and Quire
“A user-friendly introduction to the science behind everyday occurrences.”
— Booklist
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Also available in French / Aussi disponible dans la langue française:
About this Book Series
These informational picture books with flaps invite children to explore the elements: sun, rain, wind or snow in an interactive manner. Each spread has a child stating what they like about the sun, rain, wind or snow and then posing an “I wonder” question. The question is answered under the flap, where young readers will find simple scientific explanations along with illustrations. Using simple concepts of science, this Exploring the Elements series encourages young readers to explore their surroundings anew.
Did You Know…
I loved writing these books because they allowed me to indulge in two things: first, my curiosity about the world and how things work and secondly, my desire to make my books interactive.
What I like about this series is that the books work on two levels. The younger child can simply compare his/her own likes or dislikes about the weather with those of the child in the book. The slightly older child can read and think about the scientific explanations under the flaps.
REVIEWS:
“The writing in this book is upbeat and captures the inquisitiveness of many children.”
— CM Magazine
“... this book is another that's sure to satisfy curious kids.”
— Today’s Parent
“A winner with nature lovers, puddle jumpers, curious young scientists and teachers.”
— Kirkus
“The narrative rolls fluently from page to page and works well as a read-aloud. This book raises topics for discussion and exploration, stimulates children's curiosity, and piques interest in science topics.”
— School Library Journal
“Adults will appreciate this excellent teaching tool, since it reminds them to value the curiosity and fascination children have for the world around them.”
— Quill and Quire
“A user-friendly introduction to the science behind everyday occurrences.”
— Booklist
Awards
Who Likes The Rain?
★ 2008 Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader, Maryland Library Association, Winner
Who Likes The Snow?
★ 2008 Great Book of the Year, Canadian Toy Testing Council, Winner
Who Likes The Wind?
★ 2007 Louis J Battan Author’s Award, Short-listed
★ 2007 Information Book Award, Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada, Short-listed
AVAILABLE AT:
Also available in French / Aussi disponible dans la langue française: