I read It Starts With A Raindrop with my 4 year old who thoroughly enjoyed it.

This is a lovely rhyming story explaining how water becomes rain. The book does an amazing job at getting the information across while still being a really fun read. The illustrations throughout are absolutely lovely. I also enjoyed the story being written in its entirety at the back of the book so it can be read as one which flows nicely, rather than the stilted reading of one page to the next.

The in-depth look at how water becomes rain at the back of the book is very detailed but is something that will go over younger children's heads. The story itself does what it needs to by giving younger children an introduction to the science behind rain.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

I loved the illustrations in this book, they were really stand out for me.

It is a well written book and I loved that the story rhymed.

The story teaches as well as being a good story so that is always going to be a plus for me as a mum.

I really enjoyed it as a parent and my daughter loved it.

It is 5 stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!

We absolutely love this series for our personal library. We have "It Starts with a Seed" and "It Starts with a Bee" which are both so wonderful for unit studies. This newest book "It Starts with a Raindrop" is my son's new favorite! The illustrations alone are absolutely stunning and the lyrical text has a smooth cadence as I read to my children. We will definitely be buying the physical copy when it is published. This is an excellent addition to this wonderful nature series and a MUST if you are a homeschool family wanting to add supplemental reading for your nature studies!

I adored reading this to my kids! The illustrations are beautiful and what a fun way to introduce the water cycle!

This book is a wonderful illustrated story that teaches young minds about the importance of rain and the water cycle. It Starts With a Raindrop shares a beautiful illustration of earth’s incredible creations.

Huge appreciation for the non-fiction section added at the end of the story to provide interesting facts for the kiddos! A perfect addition for teachers to have in their classrooms.

Few authors have the ability to take a complex scientific process and translate it in a way which even young children can understand. Aimee Gallagher was able to simply the cycle of water in this book, “It Starts With A Raindrop.”

With soft, pleasant rhymes Gallagher, along with the beautiful illustrations by Sally Garland, shows children how water cycles throughout earth and why we need it. Unlike many other authors, Gallagher doesn’t overwhelm children with the minutiae. With Garland’s help, she clearly shows the process, thereby avoiding confusion.

This is a really well thought out children’s book and one that will be an absolute joy for both children and their parents to read.

I received an ARC of “It Starts With A Raindrop” by Aimee Gallagher from NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group, and words & pictures in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Being a ESL (English as a second language) teacher as well as a professional involved in reading programs, I read this book with using two different lenses and I loved it!
First of all, the fact that it rhymes makes this book perfect to be read aloud. In addition to that, the language used is rich, but presents simple grammar structures which is definitely a plus when reading it in an English Language class.
The story has a very good vibe to it because and the last two pages can prove extremely useful for kids interested in a more scientific approach.
Finally, I enjoyed the style of the pictures.

I’ll definitely buy this book!

Simple and educational, colorful and engaging, informative and calming, interesting and delightful. I am thankful for the opportunity to review this book.
*I received a complimentary copy of this e-book courtesy of Quarto Publishing Group through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Oh, my goodness! this is such a cute book. The illustrations are out of this world. I highly recommend this book to parents. There aren't a lot of words per page and the pictures are very entertaining. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy.

Follow a tiny raindrop as it brings the world to life in this beautiful water cycle story, with gentle, rhyming text to read aloud.

Thank you Quarto Publishing Group & Netgalley for the digital ARC! I enjoyed reading this book and looking at the illustrations. This book is perfect for children who are wanting to learn about rain.

Wonderful explanation of the water cycle for early primary. Illustrations both beautiful and informative, being from Australia there’s no a lot of unfamiliar detail which is great. Love the way text flows with illustrations. Gorgeous book. Would be adding to our bookshelf.

Aimee Gallagher’s It Starts With A Raindrop is a charming and educational picture book that combines poetic storytelling with stunning illustrations to explore the wonders of the natural world. It provides a meaningful introduction to environmental concepts and inspires readers to appreciate and protect their surroundings.

"It Starts With a Raindrop" is a children's non-fiction picture book written by Aimee Gallagher and illustrated by Sally Garland.

What a beautiful book! The illustrations are lovely watercolor paintings of nature settings like the ocean with a whale breaching, geese flying in the sky, and kids building a snowman.

The text is all rhymed couplets like AA BB CC DD. One example: "Wherever rain falls, it drenches the earth
Turning it into a place of rebirth."

The end of the book has the entire book text printed on one page and then an adult version of the water cycle as well as a page about the three states of water. These pages could be helpful for parents or to help teach curious children a bit more advanced information.

I would have loved this book as a kid or to read to my son when he was young. I highly recommend this book for parents of young children or in a young elementary classroom or school library!

Thank you to Netgalley, Quarto Publishing Group, and Aimee Gallagher for providing this e-book in exchange for my honest review.

A fantastic tribute to the natural world around us. This book tells a story about rain, while also teaches young readers the mechanics of how rain works. Entertaining and educational.

This was a cute, lightly educational book about water with lovely illustrations. The amount of copy on each page was just right for young readers, and I like this very much for my 4-year old niece as a book that will keep her engaged without getting too long or boring.

At the end, the references about the water cycle to give adults some guidance/science talking points is a very nice touch.

4 stars

This is a very very short book, an illustrated one that describes the cycle of water in a lyrical way. Children can learn about the cycle of water in a fun way. And it's nice. Because when I was a kid, I had to learn about it in a very boring way.

I am thankful to #NetGalley for giving me a chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review. #ItStartsWithaRaindrop

I came across a copy of this book and was instantly drawn in by the beautiful and colourful illustrations - the copy I had was digital, but I can imagine this in print would be absolutely beautiful and could make such a stunning gift for someone! Both the story and the illustrations make this a beautiful children’s book 📕

I read the book with my 3.5 year old and we both enjoyed the rhyme, the accompanying illustrations and I particularly liked that it is an educational book as well, following the lifespan and some of the consequences of a raindrop. I think the rhyme helped even my 3.5 year old stay engaged on a usually quite dull subject (I was never a Geography fan) 😅 Throughout he was asking questions related to the pictures, so I knew he was engaged while reading.

A beautifully written and illustrated book that is educational too - genuinely an all-round good egg of a book! Happy Mama and a happy little boy. 💧🌧️

I love that this story rhymes and is also educational but not overly complicated. The artwork is beautiful as well. Definitely a book that parents and children will both enjoy!

"It Starts With A Raindrop' is filled with engaging rhyme schemes and beautiful imagery. The rhythm keeps the kids interested as they journey through the magical adventures of rain with delicately illustrated pictures. The tone of the story is filled with such wonder, which will definitely leave kids looking up at the sky the next time it rains, as well as a likely set of questions as they learn about the water cycle.

Oh my gosh. I loved this book. It’s short and simple and it’s so cute. It teaches you about where raindrops go and is perfect for a kindergarten or preschool classroom! Thank you so much for the ARC!