Water Boy

by David McPhail

Book Overview

A little boy develops a fear of water after he learns that most things are made up of it, including himself. But, the boy overcomes his fear and transforms it into special powers. Suddenly, strange things begin to happen: the birds who live by the sea begin to bring him treasures, and suddenly he is able to perform tricks like parting a waterfall.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081091784X
• ISBN13: 9780810917842
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

We need to take care of the environment

Reviewed by Eric Zeda (age 8) for Reader Views (5/07) This story was about a boy whose teacher told him that he was mostly water. He became scared because he thought if he was scratched by a cat all the water would leak out of him. He also thought he would dissolve in the rain. Then he found out that he wouldn't dissolve and that he started to like the water. He learned that water was his friend, and he played with the water everyday. One day, while the boy was washing the dishes the water curled into his name. He realized he had special powers. He was able to do tricks and move the water. One day the river asked for help because it was polluted, and he used his special gifts to clean the water. The next day, the water sent him a thank you note. I liked this book because I thought it was cool when the boy did tricks with the water. I liked the colors in the pictures. I would recommend "Water Boy" to kids. It is important to remember that we need to take care of the environment. Reviewed by Samuel Peralta (age 6) Reader Views (5/07) When a teacher tells one of her students that he is made mostly of water he becomes afraid because he thinks he will dissolve in the rain, or turn to ice in the winter. In time, the boy realizes that water is like a friend. He discovers special powers that allow him to perform fantastic water tricks. As the boy experiments with his abilities, he discovers that he has the power to change the world around him for the better. Parents Notes: This magical story is perfect for young kids. My six-year-old son, Sammy, loved the tricks he did with the water. He was surprised to learn that our bodies have a lot of water. He liked this book so much he took it to school the next day and had his teacher read it to his classmates. "Water Boy" is a great tool for parents and teachers concerned about the environment. After reading this book I was able to talk about the importance of taking care of our environment without lecturing him.