"Big Rain Coming" by Katrina Germein tells the story of a small community eagerly anticipating the arrival of much-needed rain. As dark clouds gather, the townspeople prepare for the storm, showcasing their unique ways of coping with the heat and dryness. Through rhythmic text and vivid illustrations, the book captures the excitement and hope tied to the natural world, highlighting the importance of rain for both people and the environment. It's a celebration of nature's cycles and the nurturing power of rain, conveying a message of resilience and community spirit in the face of uncertainty. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

This book was published in 2000 by Houghton Mifflin .

Bronwyn Bancroft is an artist and designer whose artworks have been collected and shown by galleries throughout Australia and around the world. A descendant of the Bundjalung people, Bronwyn studied at the Canberra School of Art, eventually starting Designer Aboriginals, training Aboriginal women in arts and craft. She was one of the founders of Boomalli, the Aboriginal Artists' Cooperative, was a board member of the Council of the National Gallery of Australia, has been Chair of the Visual Arts and Crafts Committee for the NSW Ministry of the Arts, and is a well-known speaker on Aboriginal art and advocacy issues. Since 1993 Bronwyn has authored and illustrated many award-winning children's books, including Possum and Wattle and Patterns of Australia. Katrina Germein is an award-winning picture-book author from Australia; her previous titles include My Dad Thinks He's Funny. When she's not writing, she loves swimming in the ocean with her three children. www. katrinagermein. com Tom Jellett is an illustrator whose work has appeared in several books - including My Dad Thinks He's Funny - as well as in The Australian and the Daily Telegraph. He lives in Sydney, Australia. www. tomjellett. com