Weather or Not! Fall

Lynda Burch

4/24/2004

Review by Molly - 20+ years classroom teacher

Weather or Not! Fall is a musical eBook designed for the 3-7 set. The project is intended to cause children to think about weather and how it relates to the seasons of the year. Lyrics set to instrumental music ask questions, point children's thought to the world around them and help them understand better what weather does for us. Pictures are easily discernible for children and help them understand more about what they see and feel as they are enjoying the book.

Fall leaves, pumpkins, Jack-o-Lanterns, farmers' fields, tractors and children. Beautiful photos of children climbing trees, playing with Halloween jack-o-lanterns, charming words set to music; all capture the feeling of the colorful season we call fall. Weather or Not! Fall blazes with excitement, color and fun.

Writer/photographer Burch and photographer Roberts have outdone themselves to produce a delightful work sure to please children, parents, day care providers and teachers alike. Weather or Not! Fall lends itself to use in both the home and school library where it is sure to be a favorite for 'unit work' and pleasure reading. Weather or Not! Fall comes to life with vibrantly colored photos. There is a question and answer section sure to tickle the curiosity of children as they explore the wonders of the fall season with parent or teacher. Older children will enjoy reading the book to younger siblings or with classmates.

Weather or Not! Fall is a book I would use in my own Kindergarten/First Grade.

Writers Exchange E-Publishing International publishes Weather or Not! Fall.