Rain!

An elderly man and a young boy start their day with contrasting attitudes toward the rainy weather. Both live in the same city neighborhood but experience the morning's events from their distinct perspectives. Their separate journeys through the rain-soaked streets lead them to cross paths at a busy cafe. What follows is a series of interactions that bridge the gap between generations and outlooks. The story demonstrates how small moments can shift someone's entire day. Through simple text and bold illustrations, the book explores how attitudes, chance encounters, and choices shape our experiences and connections with others.

Readers highlight this book's ability to show contrasting perspectives on rainy days through its intergenerational story. Parents and teachers note it helps children understand how attitude affects experiences. Liked: - Simple but expressive illustrations - Message about choosing positivity - Urban setting featuring Black characters - Short length works well for toddlers/preschoolers Disliked: - Some found the story too basic - A few mentioned wanting more character development - Limited text for the price point Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4.7/5 (240+ ratings) Notable Reader Comments: "Perfect for teaching perspective to young students" - Kindergarten teacher "My 2-year-old asks for this daily" - Parent reviewer "Illustrations carry the story beautifully" - School librarian "Shows how joy is a choice we make" - Parent reviewer

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🌧️ This book explores how two people - a grumpy elderly man and a cheerful young boy - can experience the exact same rainy day in completely different ways 👶 Author Christian Robinson began his career in animation, working with Pixar Animation Studios and The Sesame Street Workshop before becoming a children's book illustrator 🏆 Rain! received the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor in 2014, celebrating Robinson's distinctive collage-style artwork 🎭 The young boy in the story wears a frog raincoat and pretends to be a frog throughout his rainy day adventure, showing how imagination can transform ordinary experiences 🌈 The book's urban setting was inspired by San Francisco, where Christian Robinson lived and observed the city's diverse community and distinctive architecture