Hello, Puddle!

Description

A nonfiction picture book exploring a deceptively simple but unexpectedly crucial resource for wildlife: puddles! This lyrical, gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book is perfect for young science learners and nature lovers. Hello, puddle! Who's here A normal everyday puddle may not seem very special. But for a mother turtle, it might be the perfect place to lay her eggs. For a squirrel, it might be the only spot to cool off and get a drink when the sun is shining down in July. And for any child, it can be a window into the elegant, complex natural world right outside their window. With lush, playful illustrations and fun facts about the animals featured, Hello, Puddle! is a joyful celebration of the remarkable in the ordinary, and the importance of even the most humble places in fostering life.

Anita Sanchez is fascinated by plants that no one loves. Her books include Rotten!, Monkey Business, and nonfiction picture book Hello, Puddle! She lives in Amsterdam, NY. Luisa Uribe is an illustrator and designer of children's media. Her art has been selected for Iberoamerica Ilustra, a catalog showcasing the best work by Spanish-speaking illustrators. In 2018 she was awarded the SOI Dilys Evans Founder's Award for The Vast Wonder of the World. She lives in Bogota, Colombia with her partner and cat.

"A curiosity-stoking exploration of the way even the smallest bodies of water sustain life." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "An appealing introduction to an often-overlooked part of nature." - Booklist "Charming visuals and deceptively simple text combine in a book that will reward repeat readings and inspire little naturalists." - School Library Journal