Watch Over Our Water

Cloverleaf Books ™ - Planet Protectors

by Lisa Bullard, Xiao Xin

Earth has a water problem. People need water to live. But only a little of Earth's water is usable. How can you help? Join Trina to find out how to care for Earth’s water. Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf Books™ collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

Genres: Nonfiction, Picture Books

24 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2011

About the author

Lisa Bullard is the award-winning author of more than sixty books for children, including the middle grade mystery Turn Left at the Cow. She is also the author of the how-to guide Get Started in Writing for Children. Her books for younger readers include picture books and nonfiction titles such as Trick-or-Treat on Milton Street and You Can Write a Story: A Story-Writing Recipe for Kids. Her books have won several honors, including a Children’s Choice Award, two Teacher’s Choice Awards, a Science Books & Films’ Best Books listing, a National Parenting Publications Children's Resources Silver Award, and a Storytelling World Awards Honor Title. For over fifteen years, Lisa has taught writing classes for adults and young people at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis and in a variety of other settings. Lisa is a graduate of the University of Denver’s Publishing Institute.

Reviews

[Hannah Monroe · Rating 4 out of 5]

This informational book is written as though a little girl, Trina, is explaining why water is important. She begins by explaining that the Earth is mostly water, and so our human bodies! Then, she explains that humans can't drink saltwater, which is what most of Earth's water is so it's important to protect the water we can use. We can protect water by conserving it, and she gives tips on how to conserve water. She also explains how to keep our water clean, like picking up trash. This book also had a small glossary in the back along with additional resources where children can learn more about the conservation of water.
I gave this book 4 stars. I really like the method of making a picturebook informational. It definitely seems appropriate for young readers who are being introduced into topics, in this case, water (conservation). The illustrations were cute and very age-appropriate. Trina is shown asking some silly, very child-like questions, throughout the story which makes it more relatable for children.

[Elizabeth Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

i think that books like this or books with this subject matter can come across being preachie ...this was well written .. well said ... and didn't come across that way ... for little ones it will be well said and make sense in their minds ... i guess it does depend on their education area or moment in life?! i know so many of our kids are in different stages but i think it is well said.

[Destiny Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

main idea Earth has water problems and instead of wasting the water that your gonna use save it for the plants that needs HELP!. The appropriate age level for this book (watch over our water) would be 1-10... yeah i think that the illustrations improved on this book...This story was very interesting i think that all the young kids will learn something from thus book it teaches that wasting water is not good for the earth and that before you think about leaving the water running just drink a water bottle its better and the earth and the plants need water to stay alive.Honestly i think this story is not that effective at all it just tell me and the children that dirty water can get you sick and also that instead of wasting the water use it for plants and other things that need water in life...

[Oh! Paper Pages · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Watch Over Our Water” is an incredibly informative book for children and adults. The information provided in the book is well-written for children to understand. I really felt like it was a print-version of Sesame Street. As a 25-year-old water conservationist, I was happy to learn something while reading. I will definitely implement the suggestion in my routine. The illustrations are cute, and I will definitely show this to my nephew and niece when they are old enough to understand.

*Text received from netGalley on 10/14.

[VBergen · Rating 2 out of 5]

The illustrations and colors are very beautiful. The idea to teach kids to watch over the water is admirable, but the content of the book is poor. I expected better tips, and to not flush the toilet if it is pee ("if it's pee, let it be") no way! unless the people in the house take seriously great amounts of water that the pee is almost transparent. Five stars for the illustrator, but just two for the author of this book.

[Lisa (Bookworm Lisa) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful non fiction picture book. I love the practical nature. It is about a young girls journey to discover the importance of water and the need to conserve it. This book will keep children entertained while teaching at the same time.

The illustrations were well done. They will capture a child's attention and help keep them focused on the story.

[Zatika]

'If it's pee, let it be?' Ew, gross.
Ours would be 'If it's yellow, let it mellow; if it's brown, let it drown!'

Love the illustration!

[Kimberly Wright Oelkers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Using this for Earth Day for Third graders.