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All the Water in the World
Faucet well
raincloud
sea …
from each of these
comes water.
But where does
Water go?
To find out, honey,
turn the page,
dive in
with tongue
or toes,
with eyes and ears and nose—
and wonder
at the flow
of this great world’s
life story....more
raincloud
sea …
from each of these
comes water.
But where does
Water go?
To find out, honey,
turn the page,
dive in
with tongue
or toes,
with eyes and ears and nose—
and wonder
at the flow
of this great world’s
life story....more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
March 22nd 2011
by Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books
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The illustrations were marvelous, but I'm having trouble reconciling the format with the topic. This could just be me, thinking about storytime. I just don't see where the audience of a storytime age would care about water. I can see the appeal for adults - who would also "get" the reference to water passing through the human body and back out again, which goes by so quickly and obliquely in the book that I doubt any child would understand it. Every drop of fluid you consume has to come back out...more
“All the water in the world is all the water in the world.” After reading this sentence I knew that this picture book by George Ella Lyon would be good. What a wonderful, interesting way to think about water! In this book the author does a brilliant job of explaining the water cycle, the importance of water in our lives, and inspires us to “keep it clear, keep it clean.” The language that is used in this book to describe the importance of water is simple, poetic, and colorful and explains the pa...more
All the Water in the World by George Ella Lyon is a riveting children's book that also provides a very valuable scholastic lesson. In this short book, the water cycle is explained in a way that children might be able to more easily understand. One problem I did have with the book however is that I believe that water cycle is a tough thing to try and teach and more importantly for a student to try to learn at such a young age, but because of the very childish and almost sing-along type text, I wo...more
All the Water in the World by George Ella Lyon and illustrated by Katherine Tillotson is a wonderful book about where water comes from and where water goes. The author uses interesting language to keep the reader hooked. Some examples of the words she uses is licks, guzzles, and too crowded. These words are used to described the water cycle. I thought these were great to use. As you read this book you can tell that the author cares about what she is writing about by seeing the words she chose. T...more
“All the water in the world” by George Ella Lyon and Katherine Tillotson is a fantastic children’s book that explains not only the water cycle-in a way that young children would understand it- but also conveys the message to care for the water. Instead of using technical words such as evaporation and condensation Lyon and Tilloston explain the process as water being “licked” and “guzzled” up into the air until it becomes “too crowded” and then it rains. Nevertheless, the book also points out tha...more
The role of the public library has changed so often over the last century or so that its latest incarnation as a supporter of public education turns out to be one of the more logical connections you'd expect from this essential institution. Suddenly public libraries around the country are purchasing books that support school agendas and school curriculums. They've always done so to a certain degree, but now that school library budgets are being slashed, public libraries often find themselves pic...more
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28 May 2011 ALL THE WATER IN THE WORLD by George Ella Lyon and Katherine Tillotson, Atheneum, March 2011, 40p., ISBN: 978-1-4169-7130-6
"Water doesn't come.
It goes.
Around."
"Fresh water makes up less than 3% of the water on Earth. Over two-thirds of this is tied up in polar ice caps and glaciers. Fresh water lakes and rivers make up only 0.009% of water on Earth and groundwater makes up .28%"
-- Water Wars Worldwide website
"Oh, the water,
Oh, the water,
Oh, the water,
Let it run all over me."
-- Van Mo...more
"Water doesn't come.
It goes.
Around."
"Fresh water makes up less than 3% of the water on Earth. Over two-thirds of this is tied up in polar ice caps and glaciers. Fresh water lakes and rivers make up only 0.009% of water on Earth and groundwater makes up .28%"
-- Water Wars Worldwide website
"Oh, the water,
Oh, the water,
Oh, the water,
Let it run all over me."
-- Van Mo...more
In rhyming text this book briefly explains the water cycle and celebrates the wonders of water. The author's choice of various action verbs to describe rain is particularly effective, and her interjection of "Honey" as a word of address provides an intimacy to the lines that might have been lacking otherwise. The digital illustrations are eye-catching. Every page seems to contain a different shade of blue, and the abundance of water that allows citydwellers the convenience of water in their fauc...more
Today’s book, chosen to celebrate Earth Day, beautifully explains the never-ending water cycle, from the evaporation of water, “thirsty air / licks it from lakes / sips it from ponds / guzzles it from oceans,” to the release of water from clouds in a “tap dance / avalanche / stampede / of drips and drops and drumming.” The importance of water is emphasized and readers are urged to conserve it and keep it clean.
Tillotson’s illustrations are simply gorgeous, not only representational, but evocativ...more
Tillotson’s illustrations are simply gorgeous, not only representational, but evocativ...more
I found the book, All the Water in the World, to be a bright, colorful, and informative children's book. I really like how the pictures are so colorful and pop out to the reader's eye. Lyon does an excellent job of unfolding the water cycle into terms that children can relate to. He uses sensory words to appeal to the readers. For example, "for rain sweet and loud..." What captured my attention the most is that he chose to use words such as "honey" which I find to be personable. I think it is re...more
I thought that All the Water in the World by George Ella Lyon and illustrated by Katherine Tillotson was a very captivating book, both visually and mentally. Lyon's use of interesting language kept me engaged as I read it, particularly when she would address readers directly by the use of the word "Honey." She also did a good job of using visual language about water like, "...stampede of drips and drops and drumming...,"which made me think of how water sounds and moves when it rains. Her use of...more
All the water in the world by George Ella Lyon and Katherine Tillotson, published in 2011, is a darling new picture book that shows kids how water cycles though the world. For example the author and illustrator shows how the water that might have rained one day could have been “sipped from the ocean” another. One thing I really appreciate about this book is how it the author showed a little glimpse of “yes it may be raining here, but it’s not the same story everywhere”. Tillotson illustrates thi...more
All the Water in the World teaches children about the water cycle, and more importantly about water conservation and its importance. Using poetic verse and illustrative and flowing text mimicking the way water runs, drips, splashes, and wobbles, the book’s unique presentation makes the concepts introduced even more understandable and enjoyable for young readers. The concepts are explained in a simplistic way and the illustrations compliment them. This book is suitable for kids ages 2 and up, alt...more
Feb 21, 2013
Angela
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
ages-4-and-up,
best-early-kid-books,
bold-colors,
for-boys,
for-girls,
great-illustration,
informative,
kindergarten-age,
learning-lessons,
letter-knowedge,
narrative-skills,
picture-books,
print-awareness,
print-motivation,
preschool-age,
sound-and-rhymes,
vocabulary,
sea-creatures,
animals
Best for kids ages 4 and up
Early Literacy Skills: Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
From cover:
Faucet well rain cloud sea ...
from each of the comes water.
But where does the water go? To find out, honey, turn the page, dive in with tongue or toes, with eyes and ears and nose - and wonder at the fow of this great world's life story.
A simple yet successful introduction to the water cycle. Bold, graphic, energetic digitally crea...more
Early Literacy Skills: Print Motivation, Print Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills
From cover:
Faucet well rain cloud sea ...
from each of the comes water.
But where does the water go? To find out, honey, turn the page, dive in with tongue or toes, with eyes and ears and nose - and wonder at the fow of this great world's life story.
A simple yet successful introduction to the water cycle. Bold, graphic, energetic digitally crea...more
All the Water in the World is nominated for the 2013-14 South Carolina Picture Book Award.
This charming book provides young (and older) readers with a simple--yet beautifully poetic--look at a resource that is needed by every living thing. Sometimes we forget just how important water is...until it becomes scarce. This wonderfully illustrated book gives readers a glimpse at the water cycle and how vital water is to people, animals, and the environment.
The illustrations and text in this book fit s...more
This charming book provides young (and older) readers with a simple--yet beautifully poetic--look at a resource that is needed by every living thing. Sometimes we forget just how important water is...until it becomes scarce. This wonderfully illustrated book gives readers a glimpse at the water cycle and how vital water is to people, animals, and the environment.
The illustrations and text in this book fit s...more
CALDECOTT NOMINEE
I think this book should win a Caldecott award. George Ella Lyon and Katherine Tillotson did a brilliant job of writing and illustrating this book. It is an informative book about water, where it comes from, and why we should take care of it and keep it clean. It is written in a poetic prose, and the drawings are very representative of the words on each page. The pictures are colorful, detailed, and interesting. They would definitely catch the eye of the intended audience. Towar...more
I think this book should win a Caldecott award. George Ella Lyon and Katherine Tillotson did a brilliant job of writing and illustrating this book. It is an informative book about water, where it comes from, and why we should take care of it and keep it clean. It is written in a poetic prose, and the drawings are very representative of the words on each page. The pictures are colorful, detailed, and interesting. They would definitely catch the eye of the intended audience. Towar...more
This easy flowing picture book combines rhythmic text with illustrations that are sometimes energetic and sometimes subdued. The water cycle is briefly and simply explained in an accessible way and ends with a downpour of rain. The book also communicates the important concept that not all areas of the world have plentiful supplies of clean accessible water for humans and animals. After exploring the idea that all living things need water to survive, we are entreated to keep water clean and care...more
Simple but forceful book relating the water cycle, and the inequities of water distribution, digitally illustrated with bright bold colors by Katherine Tillotson, whose work may remind you of Denise Fleming's. Unusual layouts, a variety of font sizes, and use of concrete poetry make the words as memorable as the pictures. Good for use in a science or environment class in a primary classroom, but it has nothing in common with the typical water cycle chapter in a textbook: it is vivid and lively a...more
A poem of subtle rhythms and rhymes for delightful discovery once you read it aloud, this book covers part of the science curriculum with artistry. Words, illustrations, and white space dance across the page like the flowing water they are discussing. Interesting typography supports the meaning of the words with only a few off notes (the sudden endearment "honey" stands large beside water-concept words like wobbles, avalanche, rain, and crowded). Additionally, the conclusion seems to value moral...more
This is a wonderful book, full of poetic language and gorgeous illustrations. In fact, the book flows rather like its subject, water. I love the way the water cycle is introduced, "Water doesn't come. It goes. Around." The wording is deceptively simple, but the design of the book makes the words come alive as the words seem to move like the illustrations. The illustrations match the flowing nature of water. The use of color highlights the importance of water and the fact that water is not evenly...more
Audience:4 and up, smaller children or those learning about the water cycle in school
Appeal:This book engages young readers with bright,colorful pictures that flow across the pages. Use of different fonts, angles, and even having the reader turn the book sideways to read the words, keep the reader guessing at what comes next. The author uses onomatopoeia, personification and rhyme at different times throughout the book on an inconsistent basis making each page new.
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Appeal:This book engages young readers with bright,colorful pictures that flow across the pages. Use of different fonts, angles, and even having the reader turn the book sideways to read the words, keep the reader guessing at what comes next. The author uses onomatopoeia, personification and rhyme at different times throughout the book on an inconsistent basis making each page new.
Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book A...more
I was intrigued by the design and art of this book and a full reading was rewarded. Still a bit of a surprise that it is digital; I felt it rather earthy and textural that remind me of other mediums more. Details water cycle in a poetic way. I didn't quite connect to the "honey" voice and the message of environmentalism was a little distracting. Final page had me groan. But, the dedication to Wendell Berry and others made it more understandable. The author is really invested in keeping good wate...more
Gorgeous words. Gorgeous illustrations. This book leaves you with a delicious feeling of how precious water is to all of us. The illustrations make me feel cool and wet, and then thirsty and expectant, just the way they should. The rhythm of the words makes me want to dance, as does the traveling of the scenes all around the world. There is a conservation message and a discussion of the water cycle lightly embedded in here, but the main focus is on poetry and sensation.
I love it. Spread the mess...more
I love it. Spread the mess...more
A vibrant and beautiful book about water. The words and art were arranged on the page to emphasize the natural movement of the water cycle. All the Water in the World makes an excellent tie in for elementary students learning about the water cycle. George Ella Lyon's real message, however, is that water if a valuable natural resource that we should appreciate and protect.
Recommended for elementary school library collections. I wish that the title included a list of suggested water awareness res...more
Recommended for elementary school library collections. I wish that the title included a list of suggested water awareness res...more
All the Water in the World by George Ella Lyon is an illustrated children's book on all things water. The book explore what water is, does, how it is made and why it is important to every living thing on earth. The illustrations are lovely, though the writing itself can be a little vague at times. Children who have already had an introduction to the topic of water or conservation would probably love to read this book as a way to connect what they have already learned to the story.
This is a very poetic and bold picture book about the water cycle. I loved the play with words, just not the very last line on the last page, which seems like some other wording could have been found.
This page is one of my favorites:
But far away
it's a different day--
no sound but wind
empty cup again
dry grasses rustle
dirt's just dust.
Interesting layout, and visually, the book practically shouts each page's message at you. Super for a classroom setting...
This page is one of my favorites:
But far away
it's a different day--
no sound but wind
empty cup again
dry grasses rustle
dirt's just dust.
Interesting layout, and visually, the book practically shouts each page's message at you. Super for a classroom setting...
This book was so unique in the way the pages were formatted. This book would be a great book to read on Earth Day, or during a recycling or "go green" lesson. The text was also formatted in a unique and creative way as well. some worlds would go the traditional horizontal direction, some would go up and down, and some were even curvy. I plan on purchasing this book for my classroom someday. It's so fantastic!
A nice introduction to the water cycle for the younger set. Helps that the illustrations are vibrant and the text, some of which is quite poetic, flows rhythmically. Great read aloud for K-2 and explains how vital water is without being too academic. Would also teach new vocabulary words - the word play, dancing letters and alternating fonts are very eye catching. Have kids look for the hidden pictures.
My mom & dad are treehuggers, so they liked this book a lot and I enjoyed it too. It's got a great message about preserving water and what happens when there is a drought. It's also got a good scientific perspective about something my mom said is called "the water cycle". A fun way to learn about science & the environment. I took one star off because the environmental message gets really heavy-handed in the last few pages of the book. It was really well done other than that!
Creatively written and beautifully illustrated! Love the unique words and descriptions used to describe the water cycle. The author does a great job of simplifying the importance of water to make it kid-friendly and really enjoyable to read and listen to! The book had a great message and is overall an awesome choice for several different age groups!
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