With rhyming text that's fun to read aloud, and wonderful illustrations by Brian Fitzgerald, the reader will discover all that ways that water truly IS life.

One more rave about the illustrations; Fitzgerald's art has a definite retro appeal, and his pictures bring back memories of the very best of the Little Golden Books. I'd buy this just for the art, though the whole book is one you'll want to read again and again.

An excellent choice for libraries, classrooms, and storytime.

Be Thankful for Water by Harriet Ziefert

Be Thankful for Water is an educational story that highlights all the benefits of water, how to keep our water clean, and different types of water. This is such a great book for the littles, give them inside to the wide advantages of water and all the many uses. The illustrations are brilliant and a beautiful addition to the story.

Be Thankful for Water is an eye-opening book about all things related to the importance of water. Young readers will enjoy flipping the pages to discover new ways to appreciate water and all that it is. They will be reminded that water truly is the foundation of life as they read along with this fun book. The illustrations embody the lyrical text, making this a must-have book for all kids. Water is something all people should be thankful for, and this phenomenal book reinforces that concept for young readers.

Harriet Ziefert’s rhyming text teaches as it entertains. Brian Fitzgerald’s colorful illustrations are so good they could be sold as posters. What a combination of top-notch text and pictures to teach children how important water is to life on Earth! Be Thankful for Water is an excellent book to include in any STEM library or for teaching about climate change. By the way, does anyone remember the days when Maurice Sendak’s illustrations of a little boy’s naked body were considered scandalous? Perhaps this book proves we’ve matured in how we present such illustrations.