Two Little Raindrops Book Review
Author:Adele Lamothe
Illustrator:Steven Tu
Publisher:Adele Lamothe
Released:October 12, 2023
Format:Kindle, Paperback
ISBN:978-1738943432
Reviewer:Ellwyn Autumn
Rating: 5Lemon Drops
ASplish Splashing-introduction to the water cycle that will spark youngsters’interest in nature.
Ireceived a complimentary copy of this book from Reedsy Discovery. I voluntarilychose to read and post an honest review.
Review:BookSummary:
Throughhilarious illustrations and lively rhyming, two little raindrops make a hugeSplish and Splash readers young and old will enjoy!
Whentheir cloud becomes dark and heavy during a spring storm, two little raindropsnamed Splish and Splash embark on a lively adventure.
Uponjumping out of the cloud, they find themselves on land and separated from theirfamily. Together, they decide to find their way home and rejoin their family.
Aftera transformative experience, they complete their voyage through the water cycleby evaporating and forming a cloud with their family in the sky.
Opinion:Tobegin with, I absolutely adore the names of the two characters, Splish andSplash. Another thing I appreciated was how Adele introduced them to thereader. “Two little friends, tiny droplets so light. Lived in a cloud which waspuffy and white. One was called Splish, he had eyes like a fish, and one wascalled Splash with a fancy mustache.”
Thecharming characters in this story make it a fun and educational way for childrento learn about the water cycle!
Likewater in the story, the words have a lyrical flow and are pleasant to the ear.The A-B rhyming pattern, deliberately chosen, enhances the fun factor for youngreaders.
Phonologicalawareness, a prerequisite for reading, can also be introduced by pointing outthe rhyming words. When the read-aloud is complete, readers can compose a listof words that rhyme with splish and splash.
Anotherlittle feature I enjoyed was the specific placement of certain words. For example,downhill is written diagonally as if the words were tumbling downward. Thistechnique is sure to grab the readers’ attention and have them searching formore unusually placed words.
Tu'sillustrations are full of life and an absolute riot. Youngsters are sure togiggle at the hilarious expressions of the main characters.
Ireally enjoyed the usage of targeted vocabulary and the simplified diagram ofthe water cycle as well as the tips offered on water conservation.
Igive it 5 Lemon Drops!
ClassroomConnection:
Two Little Raindrops is perfect for a lesson on TheWater Cycle and Rhyming.
AgeRange: Pre-K to 3rd Grade
TargetedVocabulary: water cycle, swerved, vapor
Image by Mihail_fotodeti from PixabayResources& Lesson Ideas:Literacy:Aftera read-aloud of the book, students can rhyme words with Rain/Splish/Splash; thenwrite their own rain poem or story with an illustration or watercolor paintingto go with it.
Art:Watercolor painting, medicine dropper painting (add paint to a bowl of waterand stir, children use the droppers to squeeze paint onto a coffee filter orother paper), raindrop stencils
Music/Movement:(9) Water Cycle |Songs For Kids | Sing Along | GoNoodle - YouTube
(9) The Water CycleSong | Science Songs | Scratch Garden - YouTube
(9) The Water Cycle |Jack Hartmann - YouTube
Science:💧FREE Printable Water Cycle Worksheets for Kids (123homeschool4me.com)
Moveto Learn in Science! (lauracandler.com)
AllAbout Rain and The Water Cycle - One Sharp Bunch
Math:Collectrainwater in a bucket and measure how much water there is.
AboutThe Author:
Adele was born in SouthAfrica, an extraordinary country with a rainbow of nations and spectacularscenery. She shared her childhood with her sister, two brothers and Italianparents who showed her how beautiful life is with the unconditional love andsupport of family.
She met her husband in Johannesburg, and they have two children who teach her somuch and constantly surprise her! Among the treasures she holds closest to herheart are the cherished moments reading stories to her children and sharingquiet moments at the end of a busy day.
In 2022 they moved to Canada and embraced their new home, with its exquisitelandscapes, remarkable seasons, and friendly people. They live in a quietneighborhood surrounded by beautiful forests, lakes, and an abundance ofever-changing beauty.
Adele loves reading, cooking, paddle boarding and taking long walks in nature.Through her books, she wishes to encourage children to connect with the worldand develop a deep appreciation of our environment.
