It’s Raining books & songs
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This book uses beautiful pastel illustrations to demonstrate the water cycle through one little raindrop’s adventure.
After reading this book, have children share their knowledge of the water cycle through art, performance, or creating their own story.
A classic story that immediately ignites imagination and giggles from readers. In the story, a small town rains various food and drinks from the sky which leads to joy, but also some complications.
After reading this story, have children use their imaginations to write and/or draw what they would like to rain from the sky instead of water. Have children explain why their food choice is a good idea and what problems could occur as a result. A wonderful writing prompt for older students!
Float is a wordless picture book about a young boy’s adventure with this handmade boat in the rain. The illustrations tell the story and allow the reader to interpret it. This story will inspire children to get outside and play in the rain.
After ‘reading’ this story, allow your learners to tell the story with their own words either verbally or in writing. Then follow the directions in the back of the book to make your own boat and go on your own adventure!
When rain ruins the planned parade Jazmin was jazzed for, she takes her baton out in the city streets and makes her own parade in the rain. Amazing rhythmic story filled with sounds for children to chorus as you read. This story illustrates how you can enjoy the rain in city settings too.
After reading this story once, read it a second time for children to join in with the sound effects. Then, have your own parade in the rain! Have each child have their own unique sound to make and turn it into a memory game for the group.
Stories from around the world
-about bringing rain to their land in need-
We recommend reading all three books to your learners and then have them practice mapping skills based on where the story takes place AND comparing and contrasting the different story plots.
Based on an Indian myth, the story follows a monkey’s journey in bringing rain to a jungle and village in need.
After reading this story, reflect on the various lessons learned through the tale and practice story retelling and sequencing.
A Kenyan village is in desperate need of rain, so young Lila talks to the sky about the saddest thing she knows.
After reading this book, discuss what you would say to the sky to make it rain & Research other Kenyan folklore!
A small divided town is in need of rain, so a miracle rainsinger comes in and inspires the whole town.
After reading this story, try to sing down rain in your town!
A fascinating nonfiction read all about rain. Rain is something we don’t often think about. Rain is often thought of as ‘simple’ but Barnett makes rain downright fascinating in her book. The story weaves science, history, myths, and pop culture! From raining frogs, to ancient dances and myths, to the transformation of forecasting, to rain perfume, to rain sacrifices, to rain architecture.
After reading this book, share interesting information with your friends and family!
Rain Songs
