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By Kristen · 24 posts · 186 views
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Jul 06, 2017
Christine Turner
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An ice cube in search of adventure stars in a comical (and very cool) tale of transformation from Caldecott Honoree David Ezra Stein.
Ice Boy has a normal life. He likes goofing around with his siblings ("Don't lick your brother!"). He listens when his parents tell him that being chosen to cool someone's drink or be a cold compress is the best thing that can happen to an ice cube. But Ice Boy wants more. So even though his parents tell him never to go outside, and even though his doctor tells hi ...more
Ice Boy has a normal life. He likes goofing around with his siblings ("Don't lick your brother!"). He listens when his parents tell him that being chosen to cool someone's drink or be a cold compress is the best thing that can happen to an ice cube. But Ice Boy wants more. So even though his parents tell him never to go outside, and even though his doctor tells hi ...more
Such a clever way to teach kids about the water cycle without them even realizing it. The text is informative in places and the thought bubbles add humor. I love the illustrations of him dripping on the beach and becoming one with the ocean waves.
And a come full circle, happy ending is just right.
And a come full circle, happy ending is just right.
Jul 21, 2017
Debbie Tanner
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This would be a great one to introduce a unit about the water cycle.
An actual story detailing the water cycle! Adorable.
Great book for explaining the water cycle. Quirky
optimistic perspective.
Ice Boy doesn't want to fulfill his destiny of ending up as a cold compress or the ice in someone's drink so her runs away and experiences a ton of adventures all the while exploring the water cycle.
This story is so clever and complex. There's solidly entertaining information about the water cycle wrapped up in a coming of age story about a child who is aware of his destiny and dares to dream a little bigger.
Mixed media illustrations, PreK-2. ...more
This story is so clever and complex. There's solidly entertaining information about the water cycle wrapped up in a coming of age story about a child who is aware of his destiny and dares to dream a little bigger.
Mixed media illustrations, PreK-2. ...more
A really cute story about Ice Boy...who demonstrates the water cycle. Great for science and STEM learning.
Dec 15, 2016
Laura Harrison
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Megan
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Angie
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