rain and rainfall

Best friends Sniff and Scratch discover rain can be fun, share a funny encounter with a balloon, and learn to be brave together when lightning strikes.

"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!"--.

Oscar Buckle lives in a city where it's always raining. And when it isn't raining, it's about to rain, so the townspeople have learned to embrace it. Oscar's father is an umbrella maker--appropriate for a place where you can't leave home without one!--but while Buckle Umbrellas are strong, reliable, and high quality, they're expensive. Because of this, people are buying from the competitor instead, which is threatening Oscar's family's business.

"Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow a young girl as she makes a boat, splashes in puddles, and otherwise enjoys a rainy day"--Provided by publisher.

Hand-painted illustrations and simple, rhyming text celebrate sensations and adventures brought by rainfall. Includes facts about the rain.

Sidney, a small rain cloud, feels lonely as he is always blamed for ruining everyone's fun, until he arrives in a land whose ground is baking hot and everyone welcomes him.

"A . . . conversation between a child and Rain, showcasing the necessity of the wet weather and all the feelings it evokes"--Provided by publisher.

A little girl and her dog find unexpected ways to spread the light in their dreary town where it always rains, showing that happiness is contagious.

"Children, animals, and natural life react to a coming rainstorm that will nourish them all"--Provided by publisher.

"It's raining outside! Play Blue's Clues with Josh to find out what Blue wants to do on this rainy day"--Provided by publisher.