The publisher kindly sent me a physical copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Esther the fairy is back, to investigate the water cycle! From the award-winning author of The Most Magnificent Thing, for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist and Hidden Figures.
Esther the fairy doesn’t believe in magic. But fairies are all about magic, despite Esther’s best efforts to reveal the science of their world. This time around, though, she’s got her fairy pals Clover and Fig, along with trusty sidekick Albert the bird, to help create a more science-oriented entry for their school’s “Magic Fair” — Pixieville’s magical answer to a science fair, which has never gone well for Esther before. When the local pond disappears, Esther realizes this might be the perfect opportunity for a real experiment! It’s up to Esther and her fairymates to ask questions, make hypotheses, do research and show their conclusions — this time, all about the water cycle. But when everyone Esther knows believes that Jack Frost is responsible for ice and that moon sneezes cause evaporation, she’ll have to learn that sometimes discovery is its own reward.
Solid, Liquid, Gassy (A Fairy Science Story) is the second book in Ashley Spires’ hilarious picture book series about a charming, determined heroine who celebrates the joys of curiosity and wonder.
Solid, Liquid, Gassy Review
If you’re looking for great STEM books for kids, then this book is for you. Solid, Liquid, Gassy is a great addition to the Fairy Science world!
Solid, Liquid, Gassy follows the magical fairy Esther and her friends as they learn about the states of matter. Esther and her friends share their discoveries while also sharing the importance of science!
I absolutely love finding stories that are engaging for kids, educational for teachers, as well as fun for parents. Solid, Liquid, Gassy perfectly checks all of those boxes.
Esther is such a great main character. She’s magical and whimsical, but she’s also intelligent and desperate to learn. I think this is a great main character for kids, especially in a STEM book.
The illustrations are also wonderful! They’re vibrant and really help to add to the overall story. The illustrations really help the story jump through the pages.
I also really love the way the story is told. The story as well as the characters speech bubbles really go well together. It’s such a fun way to encourage scientific discovery for kids while also entertaining them!
Overall, Fairy Science: Solid, Liquid, Gassy is a really great book. It’s perfect for parents looking for STEM books but also for read-alouds in the classroom. I think it will help encourage a new generation of STEM lovers!
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5)
Favourite Quote
Like all good scientists, she knows that discovery is the best award.
About the Author
Ashley is the author and illustrator of many books including the best selling The Most Magnificent Thing and the Binky The Space Cat series. She is a drinker of tea, eater of candy and lover of cats. When she is not making books, she enjoys yoga and fostering orphan kittens for her local shelter. Ashley lives just outside Vancouver, British Columbia with her husband, her dog and far too many felines.
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