Hey, Water!

This is a superb example of an information text, ostensibly for younger children, but with multi-age and multi-curriculum uses. It is also a thing of beauty, printed on high quality paper doing full justice to the stunning illustrations, with the author’s expressive brush work, clever layout and a palette filled with watery blues and greens and the white and grey of rain, fog and snow.

A clever and joyful celebration of the science and language of water … A really well thought out and brilliantly executed early science picture book that deserves a place in every school.

* LoveReading4Schools *

A gloriously illustrated non-fiction picturebook about water …There are useful pages at the back about the importance of water and Portis uses unusual colours, textures and shapes, plus muscular sweeps of pait and patched of clever print – every page is different. The perfect book for any budding scientist or artist or scientist-artist!

* Irish Independent *

This strikingly illustrated nonfiction picture book seems simple but works effectively on several levels … This would be an excellent addition to school, public and family libraries as it combines themes of science and conservation with striking design and use of colour to appeal to a range of ages.

* Books for Keeps *

This delightful non-fiction book is one to be brought out repeatedly as your child reaches new stages of learning – with its wealth of facts and information toshare in the final pages, there’s boundless knowledge for children to absorb with each read.

* Inis Magazine *

The author’s own illustrations accompany her chatty narrative making this a very useful book for parents and preschool teachers to introduce tricky science concepts to the very young. (alongside real experiences of course).

* Red Reading Hub *

Plunge into this clever and captivating picture book which celebrates water in all its many forms … Brimming with vitality, fascinating facts, and the sheer joy and excitement that water can bring, Hey, Water! delivers important lessons about the science of water … the book is both a beautiful work of art and a source of education, information, entertainment and discovery.

* Lancashire Evening Post *

A considered and engaging piece of non-fiction looks at water in all its forms. Written in a playful tone, containing scientific facts and supported by striking illustrations, this makes for a powerful introduction to water for a younger audience.

* Picture Book Blogg