Oscar and the Moth by Geoff Waring

Start with Science

by Geoff Waring

A first science book that introduce young readers to core science concepts through fresh, graphic illustrations, engaging stories, and supplemental activity suggestions.As Oscar the kitten watches the sun set one evening, he has lots of questions about light and dark. Who better than Moth to help out? Moth shows how sources of light are as different as the sun, stars, fireflies, streetlights, and airplanes, and also explains how shadows are made and why darkness comes at night. Includes lesson summaries!

Genres: Picture Books, Science, Childrens, Nature, Nonfiction, Animals

Hardcover

First published January 2, 2006

Reviews

[Richard Kirby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oscar the Cat has a lot of questions about light. Fortunately, the Moth is on hand to answer Oscar’s many questions and explain the many things to do with light, such as where light comes from (the sun, lamps, stars and even animals like the angler fish), many lights are hot, many lights are easier to see at night, when we do not have sunlight we need other lights like streetlights and when something blocks the light it makes a shadow.

Well illustrated and full of interesting facts, this book easily explains any questions a KS1 child might have about light and would make a good and relaxing starter to any science/geography lesson on this topic.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love! The book discusses light and darkness. Oscar learns about the sun, stars, different sources of light, and shadows. It's a great book to use to introduce a science lesson.

[Nicole Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great!

This was our first month subscribing to KiwiCrate, and I upped our membership for monthly books, cuz books, and I was really happy with the selections! This one came with the box I got for my 4 year old. Super educational, but in a simple and interesting way! I can’t wait to read the rest of the books in this series.

This one focused on light. Everything from the sun and stars, to the Earth spinning, shadows, and even animals that make their own light. Added bonus, it had a quick recap of everything that was covered in the book at the end, but not in a boring way at all. Honestly a great introduction to these topics, and lots of room to expand on them if curious minds ask questions.

Highly recommend!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cat and moth are talking about where the sun goes when it gets dark. The moth explains that the earth is just turning. They talk about how they can't feel it. It has adorable illustrations of the cat as the light changes. It explains why the temperature changes. It explains that stars are always there, and that you can see them at night. Creatures that can emit light are discussed and the cat wants to glow too. It talks about shadows.

It has a neat wrap up at the end. I want the other Oscar books! There is one about sound, electricity, growing, moving and rolling. These are great.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

A solid educational introduction for a science lesson with younger pupils, or to provide general information about how the world works.
As a text during story-time with a mixed age nursery group though, it was fine, though not the best text for that purpose.

[Cynthia Varady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our kiddo now knows what bioluminescence is. Nuff said.

[Ms.Gaye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple science concepts are presented in a storybook format, featuring a cute and curious kitten named Oscar. There are several books in the series. Ages 4-7

[Nancy Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book about animals who are nocturnal. Wonderful for the Dark and Light theme.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear, easy descriptions of light and shadows.

[L.A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really educational book (from a Kiwi Koala Crate) for younger children about how different things make light.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple, but told in a storylike way making this non-fiction engaging even for busy four-year-old grandson.

[Candi Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oscar and the Moth is a great read for entertaining and educating kiddos about light. Moth answers Oscar's questions about light--answering a typical child's questions as well. This is a fun introduction to learning about light and its scientific concepts on a young child's level.

[Pynteya Bate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am sooo pleased with this collection of sciences books!!! I love it; it will be great for Kindergarten class because it is written in simple language for children to understand the basics of science. This book is about light and dark, where both come from, how shadows are made, and why it is dark at night. Illustrations are adorable!!!

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great way to teach science to students without a textbook. Students can learn about why we have light and darkness. Students can also learn about different animals that create their own light and how the sun is different than light we have here on Earth. Oscar the cat asks questions that a student would probably ask themselves, making the character relatable.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book for preschool science storytime on light and dark -- simple, with basic information for preschoolers. Thoughts about light, dark, sources of light, stars, and shadows presented in an appealing way.

Used in Wonderworks October 2016 with The Dark by Lemony Snicket/Jon Klassen.

Author/illustrator Geoff Waring lives in London.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oscar asks a Moth where the sun goes at night. Moth tells Oscar that the Earth is moving all the time, but Oscar doesn't believe him! They talk about lights and stars and how some creatures even make light with their bodies! They even learn about shadows!

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series and would buy it for a classroom.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book for the child who is very curious about science and nature.

[Haley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Science unit

[Emily Kimball · Rating 4 out of 5]

Accurate science, quality children's literature, and cuteness are some of my favorite things. :)