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This Drop of Water

By Stef Gemmill
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Dive into the wonderful world of water! Follow along as Drop changes form over and over – from an icy glacier to a misty cloud, from falling rain to drinking water. Watch Drop work hard to bring water and life to the world around us. This... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Dive into the wonderful world of water! Follow along as Drop changes form over and over – from an icy glacier to a misty cloud, from falling rain to drinking water. Watch Drop work hard to bring water and life to the world around us.

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Dive into the wonderful world of water!

Follow along as Drop changes form over and over – from an icy glacier to a misty cloud, from falling rain to drinking water. Watch Drop work hard to bring water and life to the world around us.

This Drop of Water brings the water cycle to life in a beautifully illustrated, fun-filled adventure.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 5 to 9.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486319916

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 November 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Illustration: Colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mel Armstrong

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 175g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Stef Gemmill used to write music reviews about big kids in bands but now writes books for small kids with curiosity. She lives with her family and sleepy cat, Luna, the star of her award-winning book, A Home for Luna. Mel Armstrong is an illustrator from New Zealand. She blends digital and traditional techniques to create charming children’s books, drawing inspiration from nature and her lively home life.

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