Illustrator: Sylvia Long
Publisher: Chronicle Books (August 29, 2012)
Source: Copy for Review
Independent Reading Level: Grades 3 to 5
Read Aloud Level: Grades 1 to 3
Nonfiction * Science * Rocks/Minerals
Description from GoodReads:
From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Butterfly Is Patient comes a gorgeous and informative introduction to the fascinating world of rocks. From dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian, an incredible variety of rocks are showcased in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this book introduces an array of facts, making it equally perfect for classroom sharing and family reading.
My thoughts on this book:
As soon as I saw the cover for A Rock is Lively, I knew I had to read this book. Aside for the fact that it is just as beautifully illustrated and formatted as the other books in this series, I knew the text would be engaging and informative. Sure enough, it lived up to my expectations.
Right from the first page, the illustrations nearly pop off the page, and Aston has drawn readers in with her comparison of rock composition to the batter or ingredients for cookies.
One by one, Aston takes readers through various aspects and features of rocks from the age of rocks to their size.
The above picture captures how sand is composed of tiny grains of rocks.
Aston also explores how rocks can be useful, or creative, or energetic. The book if filled with special facts and information that are made easily accessible for young readers.
A Rock is Lively is a beautiful addition to the series created by Aston and Long. Each of their books should have a place in a classroom or school library.
Don't forget to look for A Rock is Lively at your school or public library or pick up a copy at your local independent bookstore.
Thanks to Chronicle Books, I have a copy of A Rock is Lively for giveaway. The giveaway will from from August 29th to September 4th.
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