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.