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Overview

One rainy day in the city, an eager little boy exclaims, “Rain!” Across town a grumpy man grumbles, “Rain.” In this endearing picture book, a rainy-day cityscape comes to life in vibrant, cut-paper-style artwork. The boy in his green frog hat splashes in puddles—“Hoppy, hoppy, hoppy!”—while the old man curses the “dang puddles.” Can the boy’s natural exuberance (and perhaps a cookie) cheer up the grouchy gentleman and turn the day around?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780547733920
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	02/25/2014
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	65 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Linda Ashman is the author of many picture books, including Babies on the Go, illustrated by Jane Dyer, Castles, Caves, and Honeycombs, illustrated by Lauren Stringer, which was named a Booklist Editors' Choice, and Rub-a-Dub Sub, illustrated by Jeff Mack. She lives with her family in North Carolina. Visit Linda at lindaashman.com and on Twitter at @lindaashman2.

Christian Robinson likes to stay indoors on rainy days and look out the window while drinking a big cup of hot cocoa. He has illustrated this book, as well as a few others, while staying indoors on rainy days. In 2016, he won a Caldecott Honor for Last Stop on Market Street. Christian lives in San Francisco, which has more fog than rain. Visit Christian at theartoffun.com.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Altogether delightful."
—Kirkus, starred review

"Good and bad moods alike can be contagious, as this rainy-day story handily demonstrates."
—Publishers Weekly

From the B&N Reads Blog

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Two very different attitudes about the weather go head-to-head in Linda Ashman's buoyant Rain!…the boy with his…cheery disposition, the man with his pessimistic attitude…When the two inevitably cross paths, it's no surprise the boy's positive outlook wins over the grouch—eventually—but their interaction still feels fresh and natural.

The New York Times Book Review - Carolyn Juris

Good and bad moods alike can be contagious, as this rainy-day story handily demonstrates. Writing solely in dialogue and exclamations, Ashman (Samantha on a Roll) contrasts the ways two people view a city rainstorm. “Rain!” grumps a cantankerous man, staring at the storm from underneath bushy furrowed eyebrows. “Rain!” shouts a boy from the window of a building whose sunny color matches his outlook. For him, rain means putting on his best froggy rain gear, splashing in puddles, and enjoying sweets at the local cafe with his mother. Along the way, the boy charms everyone he meets—the exact opposite of what the older man is doing (frowns abound when he’s near). When the two eventually meet, it’s not certain which attitude will win out, but luckily for the diverse townsfolk, the boy’s kindness and openness rule the day. Working in paint and collage, Robinson (Harlem’s Little Blackbird) offers bright, blocky city scenes that radiate a sense of exuberance, making it clear whose side he’s on. Ages 4–8. Author’s agent: Jennifer Mattson, Andrea Brown Literary Agency. Illustrator’s agent: Steven Malk, Writers House. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly

"Altogether delightful."
—Kirkus, starred review "Good and bad moods alike can be contagious, as this rainy-day story handily demonstrates."
—Publishers Weekly "This will be ideal to share in late winter when everyone is suffering from the winter blues and needs a reminder to make the most of the gloom and gray."
—School Library Journal "Two very different attitudes about the weather go head-to-head in Linda Ashman's buoyant Rain!"
—New York Times Book Review —

From the Publisher

PreS-K—On a dreary, rainy day, two strangers have very different views about the weather: one is an elderly man who grumbles and complains throughout the day, and the other is a little boy who makes the most of the puddles on the sidewalk. When they meet at the Rain or Shine Café, the child finds himself momentarily brought down by the man's sullen demeanor until a mix-up with their hats brings out the old man's smile and optimism. Each page depicts how the characters' attitudes alter the moods of those around them: people around the older man are frowning and vexed; people around the boy are smiling and happy. Robinson's paint-and-collage artwork is bright and eye-catching; it's perfect for storytime sharing. The urban setting is reflected in the diverse cast of characters, but suburban and rural children will also connect with the story. Ashman's text has no more than six words per page; it is really the illustrations that fill in the details. This will be ideal to share in late winter when everyone is suffering from the winter blues and needs a reminder to make the most of the gloom and gray.—Laura Lutz, Pratt Institute, New York City

School Library Journal

A child and an adult look at rain from both sides. For the grumpy man, a rainy day is cause for complaint, but for the boy, it is undiluted joy. The man dons his "[n]asty galoshes" and "[b]lasted overcoat," while the boy is delighted to put on his rain gear. The boy happily and energetically responds to the greetings of his neighbors as he hops like a frog into the puddles. The man snaps at everyone and harrumphs his way through the streets. At the aptly named Rain or Shine Café, they bump into each other, and the boy's cheerfulness is rebuffed. But he is not about to let this setback kill his enthusiasm. An act of kindness and a bit of role playing lead to a change of heart, a happier outlook and a big splash. Text and illustrations are bound together in a package that is beautifully constructed and perfectly complementary. Ashman sets up the collision of disparate perspectives and imparts the essence of the tale in just a few well-chosen phrases. Robinson's paint-and-collage digital renderings fill the city setting with crisp details. The boy and the man move briskly through the pages along with a cast of supporting characters and passersby, all of whom are depicted with expressive individuality. Altogether delightful. (Picture book. 4-8)

Kirkus Reviews