Water is water, but it is so much more. Water can be a tadpole hatcher or a picture catcher, a drink cooler or a rainbow jeweler. These are just four of the word pictures the author and illustrator ofWater Can Be . . . invite us to enjoy. Laura Purdie Salas’s simple, poetic phrases, coupled with Violeta Dabija’s gentle illustrations, make this book a soothing read. The book includes a water glossary as well as information pages that connect to the images. Perfect for all lovers of water to be shared at home or in a classroom. (Millbrook Picture Books)