My thoughts: The imagination of a child - well, an imaginative little boy - coupled with what you can experience on a raining day out in the rain is truly marvelous as author/artist Sam Usher has given us in his book Rain. The real winner and story teller of the book is the illustrations as they tell the story that words can't convey - a boy's imagation and desire to explore and enjoy.
It's raining. It keeps raining and the boy really wants to go explore the puddles, catch drops in his mouth, and envision and experience the imaginary as he splashes and dashes through the rain. Granddad is busy writing a letter and other things grandpops do until when finally the rain stops and he says, "let's go."
The adventure begins. The illustrations capture ships, pirates, flags, and oh so much more that runs through the mind of the boy as he enjoys his adventure.
A lovely hardcover book with glorious shinny spot gloss drops on the cover and inside you’ll find the enchanting and lively illustrations by the talented Sam Usher. A sure winner.
Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press
ISBN: 9780763692964
Picture book, 40 pages
Ages 3-7
About the book: Sam and Granddad brave the rain and floods and have the best adventure ever!
Sam wants to go out, but it's pouring rain, so Granddad says they need to stay inside until the rain stops. Sam drinks hot chocolate and reads his books and dreams of adventures while Granddad does some paperwork. When Granddad needs to mail his letter, it’s time to go out—despite the rain and floods—and Sam and Granddad have a magical adventure. The follow-up to the acclaimed Snow, this is the second title in a four-book series based on the weather from creator Sam Usher.
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DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from the pubilsher to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine alone. I was not compensated.
(1) One other picture book you would like to have - A Lullaby for Little One
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ReplyDeleteWe play board games on rainy days.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite rainy day activity is trying to avoid stomping on worms on the sidewalks.
ReplyDeleteI think "A Drowned Maiden's Hair" would be a fine book to have and to review.
ReplyDeleteThe book Happy Birthday would be a great one.
ReplyDeleteShe likes jumping in rain puddles.
ReplyDeleteNancy
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1. I'd also like to have their book Out of Wonder
ReplyDelete2. I'd like for you to review their book Hooray for Birds!
Nancy
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I like reading on a rainy day.
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We love to read. Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
1.I would say " Drowned Maiden's Hair"
ReplyDelete2. "Hooray For Birds"
Marilyn
I would like Lullabye for a Little One
ReplyDeleteOur favorite rainy day activity is doing crafts.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have the Dogs on the Bed book.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'd like you to review the book The Princess in Black :)
My kids love to jump on the trampoline in the rain! This book looks adorable. Thanks so much for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
ReplyDeleteTina
I love reading to my grandchildren and rainy days are the perfect time.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is grown now but when she was young she loved her blocks and play dough.
ReplyDeleteMy son absolutely loves walking in mud. We go out on rainy days no matter what.
ReplyDeleteI would also like to have Flora & Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures. I would like you to review Harry Miller's Run.
ReplyDeleteWe play play board games and read.
ReplyDeletelistening to the rain
ReplyDeletei would like to read Haunt Me. I would like you to review Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets
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