“Water for life! That’s what we need!” A true cascade of poems. Following on from the success of Tree Whispers, Mandy Ross has turned her attention to the diverse voices of water. Beautifully illustrated by Sam Rudd, this is her collection of its haunting and lyrical songs. Our relationship with water is celebrated in its many forms - playful, industrious, productive, life-giving - and many more. With a strong environmental message, this book will be a source of fascination and inspiration for young readers.
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- Water Songs (Child's Play Library)
Water Songs (Child's Play Library)
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Publisher Name
Child's Play International
Age Range
4+
Release Date
November 01, 2024
ISBN13
978-1786289070
ISBN10 or ASIN
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1 review
A vibrant collection of poems about water
(Updated: June 12, 2026)
Overall rating
4.5
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N/A
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Writing Style
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
5.0
Fifteen vibrant poems celebrate the essential qualities of life-giving water: where it comes from, how we use it, why we need it, and how to take care of it!
The colorful digital artwork is enhanced with inks and textures that are scanned to add to their visual appeal, each fitting their respective poem perfectly. These cute illustrations are inclusive of so many different people, animals, and places on Earth.
There are poems about the water cycle and the path water takes to the sea as well as tributes to ocean water, wells, and even a playful one about the delights of the refreshing rainwater in a welcome monsoon.
While most of the poems are light and joyful, there are two more somber, attempting to wake up those who waste water and fail to realize the consequences of global warming or climate change.
Featuring a poem titled Who Uses Water Anyway?, it is made clear that water is a commodity that is spread rather thin.
Water Songs is a great basic introduction to the water cycle and general environmental facts!
The colorful digital artwork is enhanced with inks and textures that are scanned to add to their visual appeal, each fitting their respective poem perfectly. These cute illustrations are inclusive of so many different people, animals, and places on Earth.
There are poems about the water cycle and the path water takes to the sea as well as tributes to ocean water, wells, and even a playful one about the delights of the refreshing rainwater in a welcome monsoon.
While most of the poems are light and joyful, there are two more somber, attempting to wake up those who waste water and fail to realize the consequences of global warming or climate change.
Featuring a poem titled Who Uses Water Anyway?, it is made clear that water is a commodity that is spread rather thin.
Water Songs is a great basic introduction to the water cycle and general environmental facts!
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