Two children dress themselves appropriately in rain gear on a very rainy day, play outside in the puddles, and then go inside to read books. Text in English and Spanish.
"Today is a very wet day. It is dark and cold and rainy. Miss Bindergarten's class must stay inside--until the sun comes out and brings a beautiful surprise!"--Back cover.
After days of being in a cave with the rest of his herd due to torrential rains, Elmer the patchwork elephant is ready for some time alone, but first he must get help to rescue Young Elephant from an island formed by flood waters.
A natural history of rain traces the ocean-filling torrents from four billion years ago through the storms of the present world's climate change, while sharing stories about humanity's efforts to control rain through science and magic.
"When Matilda sets out to teach her little sister Clemmie all the delights of a wet Saturday, she herself learns a lesson she'll never forget"--Back cover.
Unable to interest her parents, her brothers, or even her dog in having a parade in the rain, Lana lines up her toys in the hallway and is soon leading the parade of her dreams.
