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Table of Contents
About The Book
There is a softness and a quiet before the rain comes…
When rain is on its way, some people and animals hurry home and get cozy inside. But others stay out to soak up the glorious showers! Wet drops bounce on leaves and roofs, creeks fill up, trees take a shower, cats have a show, and everyone relishes the rain.
With lyrical words by award-winning author Cynthia Rylant and vibrant pictures by celebrated artist Lisa Congdon, this evocative picture book shows that rain is good for everyone.
About The Illustrator
Lisa Congdon is an author, illustrator, and fine artist. Her books include Round by Jennifer Ward and, for adults, her own Whatever You Are, Be a Good One; Art, Inc.; Fortune Favors the Brave; and The Joy of Swimming. She lives in Portland, Oregon. You can see more of her work at LisaCongdon.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Beach Lane Books (April 25, 2023)
- Length: 48 pages
- ISBN13: 9781442465091
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
- Lexile ® AD450L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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Raves and Reviews
"The gentle, uplifting text and the cheerful illustrations make this a good candidate for bedtime or naptime read-alouds.... As soothing as the patter of rain against a window."
– Kirkus Reviews, 2/15/2023
"Poetic text and cheery folk art–like digital illustrations invite young children to look forward to rain and all of the good things it brings."
– Horn Book Magazine, 3/1/2023
"Via keen observation and soothing repetition, lilting text from Rylant (Life) celebrates rain’s onset, and its regenerative, nourishing power."
– Publishers Weekly, 2/20/2023
Awards and Honors
- Kansas NEA Reading Circle List PrimaryTitle
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High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): Rain Hardcover 9781442465091
- Author Photo (jpg): Cynthia Rylant Photograph courtesy of the author(0.1 MB)
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