Scholastic

Alex is sick and has been in bed for several days. Luckily, he has lots of friends around him to help, especially Mr. Water, who wants to explain to Alex why ne needs him to get better.

Mr. Water works hard for us. He makes new inventions work. He keeps ships afloat, helps to grind flour, puts out fires, and gives us drinking water. Mr. Water does an awful lot! He really does a good job.

Alex and Pino are studying geography, but the best way to learn is to travel! Mr. Globe takes them on a journey across the world to explore jungles, deserts, mountains, and forests. Along the way, they find their friend Mr. Water there too!

Alex and Pino go out sailing in their boat. Everything is calm and still, but they need to be prepared because the weather can change quickly at sea. Mr. Water teaches them a lesson about being prepared and respecting the sea.

Mr. Fire and Mr. Water are good friends, but there are times when Mr. Water needs to control his friend. Mr. Fire can be difficult and can make sparks fly. You need to be very careful around him.

What are the little bubbles rising from the bottom of the sea? Mr. Water has never seen anything like it before and wants to know more. Join Mr. Water as he finds out about the volcano, but he has to be careful because it has a really hot head.

Is Mr. Sun playing a trick? He is hiding below the horizon, and Mr. Long Beard and Ian the Cat can’t read their book anymore. Join Mr. Long Beard and Ian the Cat as they find out what happens and where the sun goes at night!

It’s an emergency! It hasn’t rained for a long time on the farm and the plants are thirsty. Mr. water must hurry to the farm and find out what he can do to help. Join Mr. Water and his new friends and learn about the farm!

Mr. Tree is tall and wide, but how did he get there, and what was he like when he was young? Alex and Pino go on a journey in their dream as Mr. Tree tells them all his secrets.

Carl the Painter teaches Mr. Water about the magical colors. Later when Carl’s city is covered in black smoke, Mr. Water helps give the city back its colors.

Mr. Water is playing hide-and-seek with his friends, but suddenly, the fog arrives, and he can’t see anything. Mr. Water must use all his senses, sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing to find all his friends.

The summer is ending, but Alex and Pino are still having fun with Mr. Water. Eating a slice of watermelon sounds perfect, but they can’t find any. Join Alex and Pino on their search for watermelon and the different fruit they find in different seasons!

What does Ms. Air do all day? She doesn’t just blow sails on boats and help us fly kites. Find out the amazing things that Ms. Air does that help us in our lives.