One Drop

by Kaitlin Sikes

32 pages, Hardcover

Published April 24, 2025

Reviews

[Suhasini Gupta · Rating 5 out of 5]

One Drop by Kaitlin Sikes, illustrated by Mel Cerri, is a captivating STEAM-focused nonfiction book about the water cycle. It follows a drop of water as it journeys from cloud to aquifer, from strait to the ocean, passing by waterfalls, icebergs, mud castles, and whales, before returning to the cloud. The story highlights the St. Johns River, one of the few rivers that flows north and eventually meets the Atlantic Ocean. With its fun, clever text, vibrant illustrations, and informative glossary, this book is a valuable resource for teaching young kids about science in classrooms and libraries.

[Mary Helen Berg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, Kaitlin Sikes' nonfiction story follows the journey of one drop of water from the clouds, to earth, and around the world. But it introduces young readers to the water cycle with spare, lively , at times poetic language that will make them want to turn the page: a restless tributary, a snapping lake, and an aquifer that cradles, all play a role in the expedition. Mel Cerri's bright, dynamic illustrations give Drop an engaging personality and keep Drop moving at an exuberant pace.

[Candace Spizzirri · Rating 5 out of 5]

ONE DROP by Kaitlin Sikes is a fun, informative, and delightful introduction to the water cycle for the youngest of readers. Follow a single drop from a cloud to aquifer to marsh to lake to river to ocean to strait to beaches, and back to a cloud. The main character Drop is adorable! Art by Mel Cerri is colorful, sweet, engaging, and kid-friendly.

Love the back matter, too! Perfect for homes, libraries, and schools! 100% recommended! I love it! 💧💙💙💙

[Amanda Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Follow along with the cutest little raindrop as we journey through a splish-splash adventure that will leave you feeling informed and delighted by all there is to know about the water cycle. With expanded back matter, this would make a great STEAM addition to schools and libraries.

[Hannah Holt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story follows a drop of water from sky to sea and beyond. With bright text and fast paced text, this book will engage young readers while introducing them to the water cycle. Dive in!

[Joey Gaudino · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lake George crabs

[Tasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adorable illustrations showcase a water drop's journey

[Erin Pfeffer · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 4 year old and I LOVE this book! It’s bright and colorful, teaching the water cycle through a story simple enough for little ones to understand. The fact pages at the end are a perfect supplement for more learning as kids grow and get more curious. A great read again and again.

[Cynthia Mackey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is adorable! Kaitlin Sikes has made the water cycle and all of the many places to find a drop of water (estuaries, clouds, aquifiers, streams, oceans and more) easy for young children to understand. With simple, active and lyrical language, onomatopeoia, and super cute illustrations, this book will help the youngest of readers enjoy the journey of one drop. Children will be exposed to new vocabulary and have fun pronouncing the new words.