Mice Sydney and Simon plan to enter their flowers in the big show, but their plants are wilting with no means to water them. Using creative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Science) skills, the twins learn how the water cycle works on Earth and at home and avoid a plant-wilting disaster. Whimsical illustrations add humor to the informative story. Glos.

Gr 1-4 Twins Sydney and Simon are the best kind of inquisitive; they're eager and excited to investigate all the wonders that come their way. When their windowbox flowers are threatened by a stuck window, the two get to work exploring how to solve their problem. As they seek the input of trusted adults and creatively hypothesize how to get water to their flowers before they die, they end up incorporating elements of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) into their efforts. The book's overall messagethat life is full of opportunities to solve problems, learn, and be creativecould easily feel contrived, but Reynolds weave these elements into an appealing narrative. All concepts are concisely explained through the text and accompanying illustrations of the purple mice at work, with a helpful glossary of terms at the end. Many a young artist, inventor, and idea enthusiast will find plenty to enjoy in this early chapter book. Amy Koester, St. Charles City-County Library District, Wentzville, MO