Review: All the Water on Earth

All the Water on Earth
Series: Citizen Kid

Author: Rochelle Strauss
Illustrator: Madelyn Goodnight

Kids Can Press, 2026

ISBN: 9781525310881

$13.99 CAD

38 pages

Ages: 5 to 8 years old
Recommended library audience: School and public library

All the Water on Earth is a whimsically illustrated non-fiction narrative picture book. It introduces different forms of water that children might already be familiar with, explores the water cycle, and emphasizes that water is part of every living creature. The core concept of the book is communicated through repetition: “All the water on earth… is all the water on earth.” Grounding readers in the idea that water is foundational to the interconnectedness of life, Strauss’ book gently introduces global issues of pollution and unequal access to fresh water. The book ends with the reminder that “earth needs help,” and there are people who are helping. Some pages have longer and more complicated text than others, increasing the independent reading level, while illustrations add to the narrative with expressive examples. The book includes discussion questions and additional resources, and would be a good fit for children's, school, and teaching libraries.