Copyright Date:
2022
Edition Date:
2022
Release Date:
05/17/22
Illustrator:
Doyle, Elizabeth
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
1-9533444-7-X
ISBN 13:
978-1-9533444-7-2
Dewey:
551.5
Dimensions:
20 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
A rhyming introduction to a variety of weather phenomena."So how about that weather?" A ubiquitous small-talk topic gets the board-book treatment in this cheerful informational text. Enthusiastic, colorful illustrations are a highlight, and beaming, anthropomorphic kawaii-style weather formations are eye-grabbers. Who doesn't love a grinning rainbow? Children with various skin tones pictured throughout the book are equally pleasant and include a wheelchair user. If the book is agreeable to look at, it's less so to listen to. The oft-stilted rhymes aren't intuitive, and clunkers like "when a cloud gets dark and heavy with rain it's called a cumulonimbus which is such a funny name" take a few tries to get right when read aloud. Adding insult to injury, the line breaks are sometimes jarring, making the rhyme even more daunting. Most of the main sections contain appropriately digestible bits of introductory information conveyed in a bubbly, enthusiastic tone, with snow described vividly as "raindrops that freeze into crystals." However, sometimes there is a mismatch between the text and its intended audience. Some topics-seasons, clouds, rain-with their easily visible and experiential elements, seem perfectly suited for toddlers; others, like humidity and hurricanes, are more of a stretch. A "Fun Fact" section discussing matters such as the Earth's axis and climatology versus meteorology is more appropriate for early-elementary learners. (This book was reviewed digitally.)There's charm in this picture book, but it's a bit of a wash. (Informational board book. 2-5)
Little Genius . . . where curious kids can learn and laugh while being captivated by the world around them.
With super-simple explanations about rain, wind, humidity, storms, the seasons, and more, Little Genius: Weather presents just the right amount of information for little learners. Children will love following along as a cute, smiling cloud guides them through simple weather events and explains what causes them using simple, rhyming text. Each spread also features a fun fact for kids who are ready to learn even more! It’s the perfect gift for budding climatologists and meteorologists!