Ocean State Libraries

"Drip! Drip! Drop! Race around rain as the Forecast Fairy discovers why it rains, and where it comes from! Using colorful illustrations alongside simple text, early readers will enjoy learning about this weather phenomenon while practicing their reading skills. The book also includes writing activities and comprehension questions for reading at home"--Provided by publisher.

"Rain--it makes puddles for jumping in, helps birds to clean their feathers and brings out snails and worms. But what is rain? And how does it transform the world around us?..."--Cover back.

"The text and accompanying drawings help children learn to count from one through twenty as they join Aaron and Gayla in play on a wet and rainy day." --

"A nonfiction picture book exploring a deceptively simple but unexpectedly crucial resource for wildlife: puddles! This lyrical, gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book is perfect for young science learners and nature lovers. A normal everyday puddle may not seem very special. But for a mother turtle, it might be the perfect place to lay her eggs. For a squirrel, it might be the only spot to cool off and get a drink when the sun is shining...

Introduces the different forms of precipitation, including rain, snow, and hail, and describes the water cycle and why it is important for the environment.

"Its raining, its pouring, this weather is anything but boring!" --