Hello, Rain!

A glorious celebration of all the reasons to love the rain!

Internationally acclaimed writer Kyo Maclear has partnered with printmaker Chris Turnham to create a colorful and lively celebration of rain. Flowers bloom in the garden. Umbrellas bloom on the streets. There are puddles for jumping and, later, a cozy home for hot chocolate and books. There’s so much to love about the rain!

* CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR: Kyo Maclear is an essayist and novelist who has written more than a dozen books for children. * GORGEOUS ART: Chris Turnham’s print-making expertise-especially his masterful use of color and texture-spills over into the stunning images throughout this book. * TALENTED DUO: Publisher’s Weekly said Kyo and Chris’s debut book The Wish Tree hums with understated everyday magic, while School Library Connection said it was a warm and magical tale of friendship and the intrinsic beauty of nature.
* CELEBRATES NATURE: Whether you love rain or sun, whether you are out-and-about or stuck inside, this book is a great reminder of the natural beauty all around us. * PERFECT FOR HOME OR SCHOOL: This book is an ideal fit for a cozy family read at home or school story time reading tied to curriculum about the weather or the seasons. * A BOOK TO COME BACK TO: Children will return to this book again and again to discover new details.

Perfect for:

* Parents, caregivers, and grandparents * Teachers and librarians * Nature-lovers * Those who love the rain or anyone living in rainy regions!