"Come On, Rain!" is a beautifully illustrated picture book that captures the joy and anticipation of a summer rainstorm in a bustling urban neighborhood. The story follows a young girl named Tess who longs for the refreshing rain to cool off the sweltering heat. As she and her friends experience the vibrant transformation of their surroundings when the rain finally arrives, they engage in playful activities, splashing in puddles and dancing in the downpour. Through lyrical prose and evocative illustrations, the book celebrates the magic of nature, the thrill of childhood, and the simple joys found in unexpected moments. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

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

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Scholastic Press .

Karen Hesse is the author of numerous novels and picture books for children, including Out of the Dust , which won the Newbery Medal. Her recent books for Feiwel and Friends are Brooklyn Bridge and Safekeeping . She lives in Vermont. Jon J Muth is the award-winning creator of several children's books, including STONE SOUP and THE THREE QUESTIONS. He illustrated COME ON, RAIN! by Karen Hesse and OLD TURTLE AND THE BROKEN TRUTH by Douglas Wood. His highly acclaimed comic books are published in Japan and the United States.