Rita Gray has compiled twenty poems about precipitation, each written by well-known poets such as Kyoshi, Eve Merriam, Lilian Moore, and Carl Sandburg. Divided into poems written about rain within each of the four seasons, this compilation offers the reader a chance to revel in the beauty of precipitation and the poetry it inspires. The variety of poems opens the door for discussion of poetic styles, while Ryan O'Rourke's playful yet sophisticated illustrations will appeal to readers of all ages.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .

Rita Gray is the author of several acclaimed picture books for children. She lives in New York City with her family. www. ritagrayreads. com