Deceptively simple, "Wally Takes a Weather Walk" is full of info and should be a great prompt for discussion between children and adults. Heck, adults can learn a thing or two, too. Why do leaves fall? What shape is a rainbow? Why does the lightning flash? Why are our shadows longer or shorter from season to season? Oh, so many questions, all answered in an easy to understand way.
I liked that the various scenes were repeated in different seasons, making it clear that the weather does have an impact on our daily lives and neighborhood. As an Alaskan who has grown accustomed to our long, cold winters with lots of snow and cold, it was fun to read the discussion of why it snows, not to mention see the uniqueness of snowflakes discussed. The former teacher in me sees many a snowflake making activity (among many others) to come. And, rather appropriate since it's been raining outside my window, good info on the colors of the rainbow and how they bend light. Light prisms are amazing!
Anyway, lots of info with both direct and subtle suggestions of how to expand this information in various way. At times the book itself asks simple questions, like how many bees are buzzing around in one illustration or more directly in the author's after note reminding us that going outside is a great way to learn. A link is given for more information, btw.
Thanks #NetGalley and #Zeitgeist - #ZKids for allowing me to don both my own quizzical nature once again as well as allowing my mind to zone in on practical ideas to expand the information within. Fun offering and children should enjoy the simply, yet fun illustrations.
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