Picture Books

The Rainy Day

• An evocative picture book with padded cover.
• Bright watercolour paintings and evocative text lead very young children through the effects of a rainy day; from cloudy skies to the 'splish, splash, splosh' of puddles and beautiful rainbows.
• Describes creatures who need and enjoy rainy days, such as frogs, birds, worms and snails.

Reader reviews

Fabulous!

This book is not only fascinating for kids but for us adults too. I love how it tricks them into learning something! It's wonderfully written and the illustrations are simple and wonderful!

Kelly O., 14 October 2008

Press reviews

"Recommended"

Early Years Educator

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