Oscar and the Bat: A Book About Sound
Written and illustrated by: Geoff Waring
Published by: Walker Books, 2006
* At school my daughter was finishing up a study of sound in science. As part of the end of the unit she was required to make a musical instrument out of household materials. She chose maracas using mini water bottles and beans. They turned out really cute and my husband and I were very proud of her. Although my husband helped her a little with the paper mache and gluing the dowels (for the handles) this was really her idea and vision from start to finish. As a former teacher I've seen projects that have clearly been completed by parents. This was not one of them!
I thought it would be nice to get a book about sound that she might be able to connect with since she's been studying it. Author/illustrator Geoff Waring has written several science books featuring Oscar, an inquisitive kitten, that deal with topics like electricity, light and dark, and growing. This was our first "Oscar" book. After reading it I realize that these books are actually more appropriate for my 4 1/2 year old son, than my almost 7 year old daughter. The book focuses on listening and the different sounds you hear (animal noises, weather, grass blowing in the breeze, vehicle engines) but doesn't really go into much detail about the hows/whys.
For preschool students I think this is a great introduction book. For older kids, probably not so much.
This book was borrowed from the library.
Family Rating: 1 thumb up.
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Love when parents know what the children are doing in school, and then extend that learning at home. I also appreciate the recommended age (which is something I tend to neglect when writing reviews). I found you via the Hop, and hope you'll visit me at http://teachwithpicturebooks.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog Keith! Wish I was aware of it when I was teaching!
DeleteWe have checked out several of the Oscar books, including this one, and my boys really enjoy them. But, like you said, I think they are geared for the preschool crowd.
ReplyDeleteI will probably check out other Oscar books for my son. They're a great intro to science concepts!
DeleteHi, I'm stopping by as part of the Kid Lit Blog Hop. Anything to do with cats has me sold! Looks like a fun book :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! Since we got our kittens a couple of months ago, we are big cat people too!
DeleteI just love the sound of this book and the fact that he has written several science books for the young reader. I will be putting it on the to read list for my little Gigi. thanks for linking it in to the kidlit blog hop and we hope to see you back next time, cheers Julie Grasso
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that you've identified science books for this age group. Usually they are targetted at slightly older children, so I'm glad you shared this series of books. No danger of me completing my kids' projects - they don't LET me help! lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking into the Kid Lit Blog Hop once again Nancy! :D
Stopping by from the Kid Lit Blog Hop. I have a preschooler, this sounds great for her. Looks really cute, too! :) Thanks for reviewing it.
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