"An educational story about water usage..."
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"Red-haired, pale-skinned Willow has a passion for science, but it isn’t until her local grocer mentions a fun fact that she finds her particular niche...how to calculate her water usage 'footprint'."
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“Barry’s book covers an important but little-discussed topic in children’s literature and presents statistics to show the impact of Willow’s efforts."
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​-Kirkus Reviews
Through Willow's journey, young readers will be inspired to look at water in a whole new light and discover the power they hold to make a difference, one drop at a time. Join Willow as she splashes into action and proves that even the smallest person can make a big wave in the fight to protect our most precious resource: water.
Meet Willow, a curious and adventurous girl with a heart as vast as the ocean. When Willow learns about the concept of a "water footprint" from her local grocer, she embarks on a journey of discovery that transforms her understanding of the world around her.
As Willow explores the impact of water usage on the environment, she creatively finds ways to reduce her own water footprint. From turning off the tap while brushing her teeth to learning about new watering tools for the garden, Willow's small actions ripple out into her school and community, inspiring others to join her cause.
Teaching Lessons and Ideas
Willow’s Wisdom
teaches and inspires new lessons about water conservation
Teachers can use this book, and the wise lessons from Willow, to spark student interest in learning about environmental footprints and water conservation. Use Willow’s journey to inspire students to make changes in the way they look at the products around them, and the
water footprint impact of those products.
Download Willow's Water Wisdom lesson worksheet pdf
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Young Reader Response
Portsmouth,RI
Orlando, FL
Portsmouth, RI
Messages from
Young Readers
Meet the Author
Aydan Barry grew up in a small town, on a small island, in the smallest state. While she was surrounded by the ocean at home, her family also traveled to faraway places around the globe to experience other cultures and enjoy new adventures. After traveling to such places as Tanzania and Australia she recognized a common thread among all the lessonsshe was taught by the local people. Aydan recognized that, from the villages in Tanzania to the small towns of Rhode Island, water conservation is vital for all communities. She hopes this story about Willow inspires young people to learn moreabout waterconservation and to be wise about the hidden water footprint in all the products we use and buy.
Remember Willow’s words of wisdom, “You are where you spend, so spend wisely.”