Once There Was a Raindrop

by Judith Anderson Mike Gordon

" Nature's Miracles " titles encourage children to explore the natural world for themselves by observing nature's activities. The books also encourage kids to take part in activities of their own that promote a sense of responsibility toward the Earth's plants, animals, and natural resources. Each book presents a cheerfully illustrated story about children who explore nature's wonders. Notes for parents and teachers that follow each story suggest activities, further reading, and Web sites related to the book's theme. Color illustrations on every page. When this story's children grow curious about falling rain, their teacher explains how rain flows into drains and streams, and finally into the sea. Then the sun heats the water and some of it rises into the atmosphere, where once again it falls as rain or snow.

Genres: Picture Books, Nonfiction, Nature

32 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2010

Reviews

[Martina · Rating 4 out of 5]

El libro "Había una vez una gota de lluvia" es de alta calidad. La autora se preocupa especialmente por explicar con mucho detalle el ciclo del agua y usa palabras elegidas especialmente para la comprensión. Las ilustraciones son muy agradables de ver y claras, cambian mucho de lugares y eso me gusto, tiene tonalidades de colores que hacen parecer invierno pero, no triste. Es un libro divertido de leer con muchos datos sobre el agua y su ciclo. Creo que el libro es muy recomendable porque da información clara y precisa sobre el ciclo del agua.

[Lara Lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book to be a good but simplistic explanation of the water cycle and covers all aspects of the cycle including how lakes and oceans are formed. This book would be a great book to read to the class when learning about where rain comes from and can be included in a conversation about weather patterns and rain.

[Carrie Gelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little series to introduce science /nature concepts. Springboard for more questions/reading.

[Guen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute little book. I love the illustrations. And yet there are better books out there about rain and the water cycle.