Kersplash! A Cloud Bursts

This fun, informational picture book expertly pairs poetry and science to explain how a cloud experiences the water cycle.

Here’s an innovative story about the water cycle – told by a cloud! The cloud describes the process in lyrical prose, complemented by side commentary from a clever bird who fills in the science facts. First, the cloud soaks up moisture, gathering “steam from a cup of tea” and “vapors from salty seas.” Then, it becomes full and heavy: its “soggy edges bulge.” Finally, it ...