A beautifully illustrated educational picture book about the water cycle for children aged 4 to 8.Perfect for curious young readers, Small, Sparkling Raindrop follows a tiny raindrop as it travels through the water cycle, showing how water shapes our planet and supports all life on Earth.Ideal for children who:Love discovering how the world worksAre fascinated by nature and wildlifeEnjoy stories packed with real science and fascinating factsDesigned to grow with your child, the engaging story is easy for developing readers to enjoy, while fact-filled captions offer extra learning for more confident readers.
Children will also discover:The importance of rivers and wetlands for people and wildlifeThe mighty Mekong River and its remarkable biodiversityWhy endangered animals, including the Irrawaddy dolphin, need clean, healthy rivers to survivePacked with hands-on learning, the book includes:Primary science topics that align with the National Curriculum (KS1)A map of the world's major riversA fun I-Spy activityInstructions for making a simple water filterAccess to free online activitiesPart of the award-winning Start Small, Think Big series, each book introduces a different life cycle, habitat and ecosystem through engaging storytelling and stunning illustrations.
Collect the series to build a life cycle library for your home or school library:Small, Sparkling Raindrop (Wetlands & the Water Cycle, Southeast Asia)Small, Speckled Egg (Polar regions and the life cycle of birds)Little, Brown Nut (Amazon rainforest and the life cycle of a trees)Tiny, Floating Coral (Great Barrier Reef and the life cycle of coral)Fluffy, Flying Seed (Meadowlands and the life cycle of a dandelion)Small, Shiny Dung Beetle (African Savannah and the life cycle of an insect)Printed on FSC-certified paper from responsibly managed forests.
| ISBN: | 9781916780224 |
| Publication date: | 19th November 2026 |
| Author: | Mary Auld |
| Illustrator: | Lou Baker Smith |
| Publisher: | Mama Makes Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Start Small, Think Big |
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A beautifully illustrated educational picture book about the water cycle for children aged 4 to 8.Perfect for curious young readers, Small, Sparkling Raindrop follows a tiny raindrop as it travels through the water cycle, showing how water shapes our planet and supports all life on Earth.Ideal for children who:Love discovering how the world worksAre fascinated by nature and wildlifeEnjoy stories packed with real science and fascinating factsDesigned to grow with your child, the engaging story is easy for developing readers to enjoy, while fact-filled captions offer extra learning for more confident readers. Children will also discover:The importance of rivers and wetlands for people and wildlifeThe mighty Mekong River and its remarkable biodiversityWhy endangered animals, including the Irrawaddy dolphin, need clean, healthy rivers to survivePacked with hands-on learning, the book includes:Primary science topics that align with the National Curriculum (KS1)A map of the world's major riversA fun I-Spy activityInstructions for making a simple water filterAccess to free online activitiesPart of the award-winning Start Small, Think Big series, each book introduces a different life cycle, habitat and ecosystem through engaging storytelling and stunning illustrations.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Small, Sparkling Raindrop and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Small, Sparkling Raindrop features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, The Natural World, Geography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Weather and climate, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats: Oceans and seas, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats: Jungles and tropical forests, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Freshwater and marine mammals, Recommendations, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general, Educational material, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Physical world, Wildlife, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mammals
Paperback, Hardback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. Pre-order. 19th November 2026.
Small, Sparkling Raindrop was written by Mary Auld and published by Mama Makes Books
Small, Sparkling Raindrop has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Start Small, Think Big series
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. Pre-order. 19th November 2026.
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