The Pebble in My Pocket: A History of Our Earth
By Author / Illustrator
Meredith Hooper, Chris Coady
Genre
Adventure
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
ISBN
9781847807687
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
05-11-2015
Synopsis
Where do pebbles come from? How were they made? This book tells the story of a pebble, from its origins in a fiery volcano 480 million years ago to a busy, modern landscape. Readers follow the processes of rock formation and erosion that create new pebbles all over the world.
Reviews
Lizi
This is one of those books that school librarians have difficulty classifying; is it non-fiction or is it a story that has some true parts?! It teaches the reader about the journey of a pebble, beginning 480 million years ago with the eruption of a volcano... but the text itself is quite descriptive, and almost story like.
This is a good book to encourage children to remember the history of our planet; the text is accompanied by full page, detailed pictures that help to communicate meaning, useful as some of the text is perhaps a little overly descriptive for a child to comprehend; most children would need the help of an adult to understand some of the phrasing.
This book would be useful for any Stone Age to Iron age topics - which may be being taught under the new curriculum!
Picture book / Ages 5+ / Reviewed by Lizi Coombes, teacher
Suggested Reading Age 5+