Hey, Water!
Hey, Water! by Antoinette Portis is an illustrated nonfiction picture book published by Holiday House on March 26, 2019. This 48-page work invites young readers to join a spirited little girl as she plays a game of hide-and-seek with water, exploring its various forms and appearances in her environment. The book highlights how water can manifest as lakes, steam, tears, or even in the shape of a snowman, making it relatable and engaging for children.
Readers will find excitement in the exploration of water’s presence in nature, weather, and even within themselves. The book includes accessible backmatter that discusses the water cycle and water conservation, enriching the learning experience. With its focus on science and nature, this edition serves as a delightful introduction to the many aspects of water, encouraging curiosity and appreciation for this essential element of life.
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Splash! A spunky little girl plays a spirited game of hide-and-seek with water, in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book.
A Robert F. Sibert Honor Book
An ALA Notable Children’s Book
Hey, water! I know you! You’re all around.
Join a young girl as she explores her surroundings and sees that water is everywhere. But water doesn’t always look the same, it doesn’t always feel the same, and it shows up in lots of different shapes. Water can be a lake, it can be steam, it can be a tear, or it can even be a snowman.
As the girl discovers water in nature, in weather, in her home, and even inside her own body, water comes to life, and kids will find excitement and joy in water and its many forms.
This latest work from award-winning author/illustrator Antoinette Portis is an engaging, aesthetically pleasing nonfiction picture book, complete with accessible backmatter on the water cycle, water conservation, and more.
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
Selected for the CBC Champions of Change Showcase
A Pennsylvania Center for the Book Baker’s Dozen Selection!
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