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Slither Slide, What's Outside?
"Slosh from the big one into the small. Whooshing and slooshing-your own waterfall."
When young children observe the natural world, what do they see? Very often, it's an inspiration for creative play. As in Nora Hilb's previous book, WIGGLE GIGGLE TICKLE TRAIN, 13 vibrant spreads show how children use the world around them to come up with ideas for play. Striking real-life photographs of waterfalls, worms, and wintry roads are juxtaposed with lively drawings to reveal a child's own inventive interpretation. Short bursts of action-packed poetry encourage preschoolers to identify patterning in text and the sounds associated with ideas.
The sight of a beautiful rainbow is reflected in multihued crayons as two children create their own masterpieces. The sound of noisy geese flying south sets the stage for a concert with bugle and horn. And imitating a frog leads to a game of jumping over logs.
When young children observe the natural world, what do they see? Very often, it's an inspiration for creative play. As in Nora Hilb's previous book, WIGGLE GIGGLE TICKLE TRAIN, 13 vibrant spreads show how children use the world around them to come up with ideas for play. Striking real-life photographs of waterfalls, worms, and wintry roads are juxtaposed with lively drawings to reveal a child's own inventive interpretation. Short bursts of action-packed poetry encourage preschoolers to identify patterning in text and the sounds associated with ideas.
The sight of a beautiful rainbow is reflected in multihued crayons as two children create their own masterpieces. The sound of noisy geese flying south sets the stage for a concert with bugle and horn. And imitating a frog leads to a game of jumping over logs.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 19, 2012
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February 5, 2022
This is a cute picture book, with gorgeous illustrations, that encourages children to get outside and explore nature, and to use their imaginations. I read this book to my neighbor's little girl, who is 3 years old, and she loved it all, the pictures and illustrations, and also the rhyming text. I think that's what kept her attention the most.
I recommend this book to those with preschool age kids, and give it 4/5 stars.
I received a copy of this book free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion.
I recommend this book to those with preschool age kids, and give it 4/5 stars.
I received a copy of this book free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion.
December 30, 2025
3.5 stars
October 22, 2012
Although the seasons change, there is always an opportunity to have an imagination. In springtime, it is necessary to imagine what a plant will look like after it grows. During the summer months, stars can look like fairies in the sky and splashing water can seem like a waterfall. Fall also offers its share of inspirational opportunities. While camping in the woods, imagination can be used to imitate a bear or a bird. Then finally when winter comes, snowmen can come alive too. Seasons are an important part of nature and using our imaginations is an important part of life!
I would recommend this book to grades K-1st. It is an easy read that sends a very important message. As students are learning about the calendar in these grades, it is important to embrace our opportunity of having the four seasons. This book does a great job of interjecting a real life photo of nature with every cartoon they use. It is sometimes hard to process photos at this age so it is nice that they can have the best of both worlds.
An activity I would plan to go along with this book is a group activity. I would have the students gather on the floor while I projected different photos of nature onto the board. I would not label the photos with what season it belonged but ask for the kids to shout it out. It would be a great assessment of how much they know, as well as a fun activity for the kids to engage in.
Hilb, Nora. 2012. Slither Slide, Whats Outside? Annick Press.
I would recommend this book to grades K-1st. It is an easy read that sends a very important message. As students are learning about the calendar in these grades, it is important to embrace our opportunity of having the four seasons. This book does a great job of interjecting a real life photo of nature with every cartoon they use. It is sometimes hard to process photos at this age so it is nice that they can have the best of both worlds.
An activity I would plan to go along with this book is a group activity. I would have the students gather on the floor while I projected different photos of nature onto the board. I would not label the photos with what season it belonged but ask for the kids to shout it out. It would be a great assessment of how much they know, as well as a fun activity for the kids to engage in.
Hilb, Nora. 2012. Slither Slide, Whats Outside? Annick Press.
May 24, 2012
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This book hits the preschooler's favourite subjectes seasons and a healthy dose of nature. Slither, Slide, What's Outside? also has adorable children. What sets it apart though is that each two-page spread has a photography of nature on the left side, and an illustration of an activity for that season with a corresponding verse on the right. From wriggling like a worm to leaping like a frog, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for preschoolers to connect with nature. We've already tried making a star shape and checking the wind with pinwheels! I love books with activities, like The Big Green Book of the Big Blue Sea and this definitely fits into this category.
I also love kids with rosy cheeks in illustrations. These adorable kidlets have that, as well as having a retro 80s kind of look about them that I like. I'm not sure what that is from, the hair maybe? Whatever it is, it works.
What worked for my kids is the humour. They liked the fact that the bear might eat the dad and would like to act that out. I should have warned my husband before he got attacked by two little bears who bared their little teeth. Ooops. Well maybe that will teach him to skip storytime!
This book hits the preschooler's favourite subjectes seasons and a healthy dose of nature. Slither, Slide, What's Outside? also has adorable children. What sets it apart though is that each two-page spread has a photography of nature on the left side, and an illustration of an activity for that season with a corresponding verse on the right. From wriggling like a worm to leaping like a frog, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for preschoolers to connect with nature. We've already tried making a star shape and checking the wind with pinwheels! I love books with activities, like The Big Green Book of the Big Blue Sea and this definitely fits into this category.
I also love kids with rosy cheeks in illustrations. These adorable kidlets have that, as well as having a retro 80s kind of look about them that I like. I'm not sure what that is from, the hair maybe? Whatever it is, it works.
What worked for my kids is the humour. They liked the fact that the bear might eat the dad and would like to act that out. I should have warned my husband before he got attacked by two little bears who bared their little teeth. Ooops. Well maybe that will teach him to skip storytime!
April 13, 2012
Just the other day a friend of mine said that according to an article she read publishers of children’s books are publishing less and less nature books because children are no longer connected to nature. It’s a sad thought. Enter Slither Slide, What’s Outside? and I find that perhaps that’s not true.
Slither Slide, What’s Outside? is a fun tale of nature that shares some of the things you might find throughout the year. The book is illustrated with beautiful photographs and fun pictures of children playing. I was stunned by the beauty of this book.
The language is simple and fun. The second page of the story has the children wiggling on the ground like worms. To me, that encourages active play along with a great story. I loved that each “verse” ended with a brightly colored word to punctuate that part of the story. “Slink”, “Glow”, “Splash” are all words I could imagine a child yelling out as the story is being told.
This may not be a perfect bedtime story but then again the pictures invite a reader in to experience them. I can see this as a wonderful story-time book in a young classroom setting or at the library. I would encourage people to purchase this book to show publishers that our children still like to experience nature.
Slither Slide, What’s Outside? is a fun tale of nature that shares some of the things you might find throughout the year. The book is illustrated with beautiful photographs and fun pictures of children playing. I was stunned by the beauty of this book.
The language is simple and fun. The second page of the story has the children wiggling on the ground like worms. To me, that encourages active play along with a great story. I loved that each “verse” ended with a brightly colored word to punctuate that part of the story. “Slink”, “Glow”, “Splash” are all words I could imagine a child yelling out as the story is being told.
This may not be a perfect bedtime story but then again the pictures invite a reader in to experience them. I can see this as a wonderful story-time book in a young classroom setting or at the library. I would encourage people to purchase this book to show publishers that our children still like to experience nature.
May 13, 2012
[This review is also published on Andi's Kids Books.]
Spring has finally spring, which makes it a great time to check out the new book Slither Slide, What's Outside by Nora Hilb & Simon and Sheryl Shapiro. This rhyming story encourages children to go outside and to interact with nature. They also have to use their imaginations to pretend to be like things in nature. In the story, kids plant a tree, wiggle like a worm, glow like stars, explore waterfalls and rainbows and so much more. The book actually covers topics for an entire year of different seasons.
The illustrations of the kids playing are quite charming. On the opposite page is a real photograph of the topic being discussed. I like the realistic aspect, which is so important for kids who are at a concrete age. The illustrations give the impression of imagination, which is required to interact with nature in the same way that these children do. It would make for a good lesson on the seasons. Children can try to mimic the pictures and even create their own version of the book.
I received a complimentary set of galleys in exchange for my honest review of this title.
Spring has finally spring, which makes it a great time to check out the new book Slither Slide, What's Outside by Nora Hilb & Simon and Sheryl Shapiro. This rhyming story encourages children to go outside and to interact with nature. They also have to use their imaginations to pretend to be like things in nature. In the story, kids plant a tree, wiggle like a worm, glow like stars, explore waterfalls and rainbows and so much more. The book actually covers topics for an entire year of different seasons.
The illustrations of the kids playing are quite charming. On the opposite page is a real photograph of the topic being discussed. I like the realistic aspect, which is so important for kids who are at a concrete age. The illustrations give the impression of imagination, which is required to interact with nature in the same way that these children do. It would make for a good lesson on the seasons. Children can try to mimic the pictures and even create their own version of the book.
I received a complimentary set of galleys in exchange for my honest review of this title.
April 14, 2012
Slither Slide, What’s Outside by Nora Hilb, Sheryl & Simon Shapiro
* I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
This book is entertaining for children and grownups alike. There are beautiful photographs that accompany colorful illustrations on every page. The rhythmic captions that go with the pictures flow easy and are fun for the children.
Lilly and I loved the pictures; they were amazing but fit right in with the illustrations. The stars and rainbow pages were our favorites. This book would be enjoyed by children between the ages of 2 and 5. I also think this book would be a good early reader for children.
Overall Lilly and I enjoyed this book and give it 4 Stars.
* I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
This book is entertaining for children and grownups alike. There are beautiful photographs that accompany colorful illustrations on every page. The rhythmic captions that go with the pictures flow easy and are fun for the children.
Lilly and I loved the pictures; they were amazing but fit right in with the illustrations. The stars and rainbow pages were our favorites. This book would be enjoyed by children between the ages of 2 and 5. I also think this book would be a good early reader for children.
Overall Lilly and I enjoyed this book and give it 4 Stars.
March 28, 2012
Absolutely adorable illustrations! This book is great and perfect for us right now. With a combination of fun illustrations and real pictures bringing the learning to life and off the page. From worms to weather this is an educational one and I know that AppleBlossom would love it. That's it, on the wish list!
*Thanks to Annick Press for loaning an electronic copy through NetGalley for review.*
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*Thanks to Annick Press for loaning an electronic copy through NetGalley for review.*
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March 1, 2012
Slither Slide, What's Outside? Nora Hilb and Sheryl & Simon Shapiro
Nature scenes showing things outside that you can slither up or
can slide up.
Favorite scene is of the wind turbines all lined up on a snowy day
for miles on end.
Pictures of animals, nature scenes, plants and trees.
These pictures give the child a tool to use so they can imagine
things that go along with the picture.
Nature scenes showing things outside that you can slither up or
can slide up.
Favorite scene is of the wind turbines all lined up on a snowy day
for miles on end.
Pictures of animals, nature scenes, plants and trees.
These pictures give the child a tool to use so they can imagine
things that go along with the picture.
January 14, 2013
Subjects
Seasons -- Juvenile fiction
Play -- Juvenile fiction
What is interesting is that this book includes both photographs and illustrations. Montessori "teachers" would like this book because if the photographs. I am not found of it, but included it in my list because I may get a costumer who wants this type of format.
Seasons -- Juvenile fiction
Play -- Juvenile fiction
What is interesting is that this book includes both photographs and illustrations. Montessori "teachers" would like this book because if the photographs. I am not found of it, but included it in my list because I may get a costumer who wants this type of format.
December 4, 2012
I love this book! My son enjoys dancing to the sweet and fun rhymes and the pictures are beautiful, both the "real" ones and the drawings. What a great way to expose children to natural scenes and concepts.
January 16, 2013
I liked that is book is drawings and real photography. I like the story and the rhymes. Unfortunately, our library received this book as a paperback and pictures books that are paper don't do well in our library.!
May 22, 2012
Real photos with rhythmic text and playful illustrations encourage little ones to explore the natural world. Great read aloud. Vivid photography. Must see!
February 9, 2016
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July 26, 2012
Nice book about things you would see outside over the seasons. I like the mix of photographs and illustrations.
October 4, 2012
great photos, along side illustrions. lots of rhyming
October 19, 2012
Inventive mix of illustration and photography depicting nature & the round of seasons. Short couplets.
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June 7, 2014E SHAPIRO, S. Great book for teaching verbs and vocabulary.
January 9, 2015
enjoyed the photography/ illustration combo. also the information was concise. great early intro to the natural world
December 19, 2015
Mix of engaging illustrations of diverse groups of kids enjoying seasonal outdoor activities throughout the year and a related photo. Good for PK/K storytime on seasons.
January 22, 2016
This is a great book for teaching seasons. The pictures are wonderful and it goes through the year.
September 20, 2018
I enjoyed this cute little children's book. My son not as much as I did, but then again he's a little bit older for the age range. It was well written for the age range and the illustrations were cute.
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