The Mottainai Grandma series helps kids understand how precious things are and encourages an attitude of consideration and respest for others. People around the world are realizing that the concept of "mottainai" is useful in food education and for thinking about climate change. The new book depicts the water cycle in a way that is easy for children to grasp. Follow a single drop of water down a river to see how it is connected to animals, plants, and every sort of life from.