Rain Play Book

Here it comes! Cool drops splash down, scattering the grown-ups. But the children love romping in the rain, until—BOOM!

This joyous, rhyming poem captures the many delights of a rainy day.

Children's Literature

This book is beautifully illustrated, with pages filled with artwork from top to bottom. Children's librarians will welcome this new addition to their collection. The rhyming text is well written and every word is necessary to cover the message. Children in the park are enjoying themselves when the sky grows dark. They use their imaginations during the rainy day in the park. They stay until they see lightning and hear thunder. They know it is time to go. Their father drives them home where they dry off and get warm. They look out the window at the rain, and soon the sun comes out. They realize that now the rain is over. Cotten, the author, has written several other books for youngsters. Steptoe, the artist, was the recipient of the Coretta Scott King award for his illustrations. Children will enjoy looking at the pictures while the story is read to them. It will be doubly rewarding when the children can read it for themselves. Reviewer: Jennie DeGenaro