Someone asked me the other day, “What smell takes you back to your childhood?” The first thing that popped into my head was the smell of Coppertone sunscreen infused into a beach towel. My childhood summers were basically comprised of me walking or riding my bike to the community pool and spending hours with friends playing in the water.
And then, a few days after that conversation, I read Bubbles…Up by Jacqueline Davies. I was immediately immersed (pun intended) in nostalgia! This beautiful picture book illustrated by Sonia Sanchez is all about a day at the community pool from the view point of an elementary aged girl.
The story is told through poetic text that is just begging to be read aloud! The words dive and dance across the pages to mimic the actions of the little girl. Splashes of humor show up unexpectedly.
“Bubbles…Up! Mouth bubbles, nose bubbles, ear bubbles, rear bubbles”
“You under-sit. You under-talk. … You under-stand. You under-handstand.”
Parents and teachers: This is a great read-aloud! Don’t miss the opportunity to share it with your kids. Take the time to explore the playful way the text is placed on each page.
Teachers: This would be perfect for Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grades. You could pair it with discussions of summer activities, or just read it because the words and the pictures are just SO fun!!!
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