One Rainy Night

• Author: Doris Gove
• Illustrator: Walter Lyon Krudop
• Year Published: 1994
• ISBN: 0-689-31800-6

Science Topics

• Earth Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Kindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 3rd Grade

Summary

On rainy nights, a young boy and his parents venture down into Horse Cove to view the creatures that live in its natural environment, collecting new specimens and returning others to their homes, in a story that teaches a message of conservation.

Evaluation

• Appropriateness: High
• Authority: High
• Accuracy: High
• Liteary Artistry: High
• Appearance: Medium

Questions

Does the book provide an opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions?

Yes, this book provide an opportunity for children to ask and answer questions.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

Yes, this book make children think about themselves and around them.

Is the science topic addressed in ways that are appropriate to the lesson?

Yes, this book addressed in ways that are appropriate to the lesson.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

Yes

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

handsome impressionistic paintings that extend both the physical immediacy and the careful observation of the story.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

Yes

Is there a multicultural component? Is it free from stereotyping?

No

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes