Zing! Zap! Plop! Through lyrical text, this visually stunning nonfiction book traces a drop of water from cloud to aquifer, from underground stream to marsh, from lake to river, from ocean to strait, past icebergs and waterfalls and beaches, until finally back to cloud. Backmatter and glossary provide additional facts.
Kaitlin Sikes lives in Northeast Florida, near the Saint Johns River. This unusual river that flows north made her wonder…with no nearby mountains, where did it come from? And where was it going? The answers revealed unexpected global connections. Kaitlin is passionate about writing books that inspire wonder and loves searching for those stories alongside her husband and two children. When she isn’t writing or exploring the natural world, she works as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. One day, she would love to visit the beautiful places featured in this book.
Mel Cerri is a Brazilian-born lettering artist and illustrator, who brings her vibrant energy to life through captivating images. With over a decade of experience, her work boasts a bold style brimming with color, inspired by her Latin heritage and her love for all things playful. Mel's work has illustrated campaigns for global brands like Nike, Apple, Disney, and Facebook. While initially drawn to advertising, Mel's freelance journey as a graphic designer led to a thriving career in illustration, where the vibrant signature of her work results in expressive graphics, murals, branding, and more.
