Recently I was sent a book to review called Professor Aesop's The Crow And The Pitcher. It is illustrated and interperted by Stephanie Gwyn Brown.
It's the story of very thirsty but clever crow who comes across a pitcher with just a little bit of water in it. The crow trys and trys to get himself a drink from the little puddle of water at the bottom of the pitcher. His beak is just too short to reach the bottom of the pitcher. He thinks on the problem and then using comes with an idea using a scientific method. He begins using the scientific method and finally he is able to get a life saving, thirst-quenching drink from the pitcher.
I like this book because I believe it's appropiate for several different age levels. It has just the basic bold print that you can read to younger children, but then it also goes into detail about the six steps of the scientific method the crow uses to get to the water. This detailed information is excellent for primary aged children.
The colors and graphics in this book are excellent! They are attention and grabbing which is great for younger children. They are clear and thought provoking for older children.
I also really liked the scientific method the crow uses to get to the water. It's inventive and creative, but more importantly makes great sense.
I would recommend this book to parents who prefer an educational base to their children's reading materials. It would also be an excellent addition to a homeschool collection or primary grade science classroom. If you're looking for a good idea for a teacher's gift, this is also a fun choice.
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