floating and sinking

Sharing this vintage find from Etsy: Floating and Sinking by Franklyn M. Branley and Robert Galster.  Franklyn Branley was a prolific writer of science books for children.  In Floating and Sinking, he sheds light on the scientific mysteries of buoyancy and why some things float and why others sink.  He also proposes an experiment that kids can try at home using a couple of bottles, sand and a pan of water.  I love the bright, crisp aesthetic and mid-century modern sensibilities of Robert Galster’s illustrations.

Tin Tin Destination Moon

I didn't read Tin Tin growing up. It wasn't until after college that I discovered him and his unforgettable face. Introducing Avery and Nate to his world of intrigue and adventure with Destination Moon.

water is water

Water is water…except for when it’s not.  A playful and poetic explanation of the water cycle by Miranda Paul with incredible illustrations by Jason Chin.  Included at the end are some interesting water facts as well as simple and concise explanations of water-related terms such as evaporation, vapor, clouds, condensation, fog, precipitation and runoff.  Water Is Water is a perfect book about the ebb and flow of the water cycle for your little learners.

the house on east 88th street

Currently reading another fantastic book by Bernard Waber, in fact, the first in his Lyle the Crocodile series—The House on East 88th Street.  The Upper East Side is never the same after winsome Lyle takes residence on East 88th Street!

who done it?

As an SLP, I'm always looking at which books are valuable for speech and language therapy.  Who Done It? happens to be great for working on receptive language and comprehension with many opportunities for answering "who" questions.  Early reasoning and inferential skills are also targeted.  Clever illustrations and unique format.  Who Done It? was written and illustrated by Olivier Tallec.