The Biggest Puddle in the World by Mark Lee

The Biggest Puddle in the World by Mark Lee

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.

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 *

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 Valérie 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.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781554989799
ISBN 10	1554989795
Title	The Biggest Puddle in the World
Author	Mark Lee
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
Year published	2019-04-18
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.