Older elementary and middle school students will be inspired by this touching story about a community that helps a young girl heal. Being hyper-cautious is Annie’s way of dealing with her brother’s recent death. Ages 3-7Īnnie knows there are a lot of dangerous things in the world and she is doing her best to protect herself and her family. Finally, granddad declares it’s time to go outside to mail his letter – and the adventure begins! This book is the second in a four part series on weather by the author. As the day progresses, Sam enjoys hot chocolate and fun adventure books while granddad does paperwork. Sam can’t wait to get outside when he discovers it is a rainy day, but his grandfather decides it’s better to wait. Follow a storm from the point just before it begins to the lovely rainbow that appears afterwards. Kids who are curious or even fearful about bad weather will enjoy this lovely lyrical description of a summer thunderstorm. Kids will relate to the difficulty of learning patience and parents will relate to the bittersweet feeling of watching a child grow. Now she anxiously awaits a rainy day so she can use them. On Momo’s 3rd birthday she receives an umbrella and red rainboots. The photographs and simple text give kids a taste of introductory science and hopefully will open the door for further discussion and research. This helpful book introduces children to organisms living in bodies of fresh water. Kids will giggle as they watch Jule Ann battle a pesky mud puddle that keeps jumping on her! Find out the clever way she beats the muddy mess! Parents and children will love reading this clever story together.

This classic Munsch tale has been given a makeover with fun new illustrations.

A young boy is excited about the rain, but an older man is not nearly as thrilled! Find out if the boy’s excitement can change the grumpy man’s attitude! The colorful cut-out style illustrations really pop off the page ,making this book a delight to look at. See a rainy day in the city from two different perspectives.

This sturdy book from Usborne is engaging and educational. Go on a rainy day walk with a group of children and learn a little about the science of rain along the way. Kids will enjoy reviewing numbers while following a little girl through rainy day fun. Ages 4-8Ĭount up to 10 and back again with this delightful rhyming book. The rhythmic text and colorful illustrations make for an entertaining read aloud for parents and children. Follow a little girl and her dog as they happily romp in a rain shower. They make for great rainy day reading, and may even inspire you to go out and have a little fun in the rain!Įxperience the fun of a rainy spring day with Split Splat. If the spring showers have you and your little one feeling a bit gloomy, check out these books. Spring has sprung! While the warmer weather and blooming flowers are a welcome change from the cold winter, the spring rain is often a bit harder to swallow.

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