Vivi Loves Science by Joelle Murray, Kimberly Derting, Shelli R. Johannes
Published by Greenwillow Books on July 13, 2021
ISBN: 0062946064
Pages: 40
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Vivi loves science. She’s really excited when her class is set to take a trip to the beach. What will she find, what will she learn? The teacher gives the kids a scavenger hunt, and they go off in search of beach animals, plants, and more. Throughout their explorations, the book includes information about the animals they’re finding. There is even a spot where it tells readers how to make their own aquascope. This book is a fun combination of science and exploration/adventure. The class is racially diverse as are the teachers. The digitally rendered illustrations are full of color and depict ocean animals well and with some accuracy. They really bring the emotion and excitement of the kids in the story to life.

Recommended for science lovers 4 and up. Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME