All in a Rainforest Day

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Title: All in a Rainforest Day

Author: Ellen B. Senisi
Photographs:  Thomas Marent
Publisher: EdTechLens, 2014
Theme: Non-fiction, Rainforest, Animals
Suitable: Ages 4 and up

Opening Lines: "Morning sunshine wakes up rainforests around the world. Beams of light touch the tops of the tree canopy. Up in the canopy, baby animals wake to a bright new day."

Synopsis: This beautiful 31-page book, geared towards the young reader, takes a close-up look at the plant and animal life in a tropical rainforest. It is one component of the Rainforest Journey curriculum package published by EdTechLens.





Why I Loved It: 

1. The photos are extremely appealing with large, bright, clear pics on colourful backdrops.

2. The text on each page is minimal but factual AND lyrical.

3. There are many close-up photos with an emphasis on baby animals.

4. It takes the reader on a lovely journey from early morning 'til dusk. The orangutan photos (especially the sleeping baby) drew many oohs and ahs from my class of six-year-olds.

5. It's a great introduction to an animal or rainforest unit.


Extensions:

Deep Space Sparkle is my favourite go-to art site and they didn't disappoint. Check out these super rainforest art projects!

http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2008/02/16/rainforest-art-lesson/




You can click the images to go to the art lessons. Both of these are geared towards older students, but that never stops me! I often try lessons like this with my Grade One class.



For more great books, be sure to visit Susanna at Perfect Picture Book Friday.



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22 Comments

  1. Sandi 12 March 2015 at 09:56

    Looks like a wonderful addition to a rainforest unit.

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  2. Barbara12 March 2015 at 15:35

    Love the looks of this beauty! We enjoy eating at our Rainforest Cafe, but that's as close as I've come to the real deal. Thanks for sharing your reflections and extensions.

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    1. Barbara12 March 2015 at 19:36

      You're welcome!
      A "Rainforest Cafe" sounds delightful.

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  3. Patricia T.13 March 2015 at 12:37

    What an outstanding share. I love books with gorgeous photographs that teach kids about nature and the environment. Great activities.

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    1. Barbara13 March 2015 at 13:58

      Thanks, Patricia. They're my favourite books, too!

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  4. Joanne Roberts13 March 2015 at 12:53

    Thanks for you review. I especially liked discovering Deep Space Sparkle!

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  5. Cathy Ballou Mealey13 March 2015 at 14:11

    Unlike Barbara, my kiddo is afraid of the Rainforest Café (alligator, thunderstorm) so I vote for this book!

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    1. Barbara13 March 2015 at 19:20

      Ha! Completely understandable:) I'm not a fan of alligators either.

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  6. Lori13 March 2015 at 15:30

    Great photographs in this book! It definitely would be great in an animal or rain forest unit!
    Lori
    Conversations in Literacy

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  7. Anonymous14 March 2015 at 02:23

    My youngest child in prep saw the picture of the cicada and said, "we need that book at school" as they have been learning about insects. Lovely pictures.

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    1. Barbara14 March 2015 at 08:10

      Oh isn't that cute! Maybe he/she will win it:)

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  8. Tammy14 March 2015 at 09:27

    Oh those pictures. They look enticing. I'm sure the little people love them too!

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  9. Chrissy14 March 2015 at 17:05

    What a gorgeous book! And I love the Deep Space Sparkle projects too. Love her stuff! Are you going to be testing the rainforest program by any chance? It sounds like a fun thing to get to do.
    Your new blog header is really pretty!
    Chrissy
    First Grade Found Me

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    1. Barbara17 March 2015 at 11:55

      I love Deep Space, too!
      No, probably won't test the program but it DOES look like a good one.
      Thanks for the header compliment:)

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  10. Sue Heavenrich14 March 2015 at 19:08

    what a fun adventure... a rainforest day. So much to see and hear and feel.

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  11. Stacy S. Jensen14 March 2015 at 21:26

    I look photo books. I'll have to check it out.

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