"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of rain. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"In this nonfiction story, young readers can discover what rain is and why it falls. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around weather, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!"--

A child describes all the things there are to do on a rainy day.

An unexpected rain shower causes quarreling among the members of a small community.

During an overnight rainstorm, a large and deep puddle forms across a city street, and the next day increasing numbers of creatures or things disappear into it, from one shaggy dog to nine robbers.

"Join in the rainy-day fun as kids splash through the puddles, affecting another weather enthusiast, a nearby worm. The worm delights in the weather just as much as the kids"--

"It's a mad dash for shelter as rain sweeps into an urban neighborhood. Where to go? The subway! It's the perfect place to wait out the wind and weather. Strangers share smiles and umbrellas and take delight in the experience of a city thunderstorm."--Dust jacket.

As an old man grumbles his way through a rainy morning, spreading gloom, his neighbor, a young child, spreads cheer while hopping through puddles in frog-themed rainwear.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe rain and its role in the water cycle"--

"Sing along to the time-honored nursery rhyme, The Itsy Bitsy Spider, illustrated for very young children by Hazel Q. Nursery rhymes are the classic introduction for babies and young children to the idea of storytelling. While delighting in the rhyming words and appealing illustrations, children are boosting their language development and learning social skills. This sturdy board book is designed to withstand much love and learning making it a wonderful...