Geoff Waring

Oscar is out in the garden and the site of a nest starts his adventure in discovering things and thier use as building materials. Well-written with simple explanations forthe youngest readersa nd listeners to understand the concepts. Snail accompanies Oscar and explains sink and float, greenhouse, net tents, and other materials and their properties. I enjoyed the opportunties for asking open-ended questions to get young minds to think about the world around them and the things they use or see.

This book is about a curious cat who learns all about electricity from a wise bird. When Oscar accidentally turns on the windshield wipers in the tractor, he begins to wonder how electricity works in other places. The bird explains how electricity can be turned on and off, the different ways electricity is made, the dangers of electricity, and other places where electricity can be found. This book is a great way to introduce electricity to younger learners because it uses simple words and show more concepts in a story that is relatable and with objects that are recognizable. I would use this book in a unit about energy or electricity and students would enjoy seeing the interaction between Oscar and the bird. The next time they see the windshield wipers on, they'll know all about how they work. show less

Oscar is joned by Cricket to explore moving and rolling in the yard starting with a ball. As Ocar follows the ball he is introduced to other forms of movement and Cricket gives explanations and facts. I love the digital graphics, although cartoons the details are accurate. Great conversation for starter for science with older toddlers as well as an easy read for 1st graders.

This is a picture book about a curious cat, and questions he has about electricity which his friend the bird explains to him. This book would be good for grades 1-3. It is extremely informative in a simplistic way about the ins and outs of electricity. I rated this book 5 out of 5 because the cat asks many questions that I can see children asking the same ones. The bird explains things in a simple way, and the pictures match up to help the understanding. At the end of the book it goes back show more over what was talked about in the book, and asks questions to the reader. show less