The Biggest Puddle in the World
The Biggest Puddle in the World by Mark Lee, published by Groundwood Books in 2019, is a delightful children’s book that introduces young readers to the water cycle through an engaging narrative. With 36 pages of vibrant illustrations, the story follows siblings Sarah and Charlie as they embark on an adventure with their grandfather, Big T, during a rainy visit to their grandparents’ house. As they wait for the rain to stop, their curiosity about where rain comes from leads to an exploration filled with fun and discovery.
In this charming tale, Sarah, Charlie, and Big T, along with their dog Keeper, venture outside to jump in puddles and create a puddle map, ultimately leading them to find the biggest puddle in the world. The book emphasizes themes of family and the joy of daily activities, making it a perfect read for young children. The soft illustrations by Nathalie Dion complement the lively story, capturing the loving relationship between the characters while providing a visual representation of their exploration of nature.
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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.
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