A delightful picture book about a wonderfully wet walk. Simple text and colourful illustrations introduce the science of rain to very young children. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.
A sweet story of a father and daughter's cozy day together as they wait for a storm to pass When rain interrupts their outdoor play, a girl and her father retreat indoors to wait out the storm. As lightning cracks and thunder booms, they each have their own ideas of things they can do together on a rainy day. Told through spare text and bold sound effects, Sarah LuAnn Perkins' unique linocut-like textured illustrations create a fun read-aloud experience for both reader and listener.
Unique Element About the Author / Historical Context A POETRY COLLECTION by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW. Ballads and Other Poems by AMERICAN author HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW (1807-1882) is a collection of poems first published in 1842 in the UNITED STATES. A popular LITERARY classic containing the popular "The Wreck of the Hesperus" and "The Village Blacksmith." Longfellow wrote many lyric poems known for their musicality and often presenting stories of mythology and legend. He became the most popular American poet of his day and had success overseas. Sneak Peak It was the schooner Hesperus, That sailed the wintry sea; And the skipper had taken his little daughtèr, To bear him company. Blue were her eyes as the fairy-flax, Her cheeks like the dawn of day, And her bosom white as the hawthorn buds, That ope in the month of May. Title Details Originally published in 1842 Poetry collection 5.5 x 8.5 inches
A little bit of bad weather isn't going to stop the crocodiles from having a good time. With their slickers on and their umbrellas open, Sam, Pam, Will and Jill set out to find some rainy-day fun. Is minigolf a good idea? How about baseball? When they start catching hail instead of baseballs, it's time to head back inside. And that's when a new friend has the best idea of all: An afternoon in the library turns out to be the perfect rainy-day activity. This follow-up to the IRA-CBC Children's Choice book Beach Day! is an exuberant, goofy kid-pleaser for every kind of weather.
A young girl buttons up her trusty raincoat and heads off to enjoy the sights and sounds of a rainy day. Charming illustrations are highlighted with thermographic ink throughout that will make this rainy day adventure even more fun. Full color.