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Singing in the Rain


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No. of pages 32

Published: 2017

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'I'm singing in the rain, Just singing in the rain. What a glorious feeling. I'm happy again!' Based on the classic song, this beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates rain and all its fun. Jump in puddles, raise umbrellas, and dance with joy through the pages of this gorgeous story. Sweet and positive in its message, with bright, eye-catching art, this book is an uplifting celebration of rain! ''Singing in the Rain' is one of the world's best-loved songs and the centrepiece of one of my favourite films. I love the song's positive message, and the iconic sequence of Gene Kelly dancing in the rain always raises a smile. As adults we tend to think of rain as an inconvenience rather than the joyous thing that it is. Next time it rains, step outside, feel the rain on your face, and give the clouds up above your biggest smile!'

 

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Oxford University Press .

Tim Hopgood is a multiple award-winning author and illustrator based in York, UK. He has illustrated many books for children, including 'Wow! Said the Owl', 'What a Wonderful World' and 'Walking in a Winter Wonderland'. timhopgood. com Tim's picture book based on the much-loved song What a Wonderful World was published internationally and selected by Book Trust for their early years pack gifted to every two-year old child in Wales. Arthur Freed was an American lyricist and Hollywood film producer. Nacio Herb Brown was an American writer of popular songs, movie scores, and Broadway theatre music in the 1920s through the early 1950s. Tim Hopgood is the illustrator of What a Wonderful World, Walking in a Winter Wonderland, Hooray for Hoppy!, Wow! Said the Owl, and many other popular picture books. He lives with his family in North Yorkshire, England.

 

'Hopgood does the impossible and makes a song as ubiquitous as What a Wonderful World feel fresh again. With dazzling artwork that jumps off the page, the colours of the rainbow never looked prettier' (Praise for What a Wonderful World) * Huffington Post *

 

'Reading the words in print, rather than simply hearing them, made me think much more about what the song says to us about the wonders of our world and the importance of love' (Praise for What a Wonderful World) * Parents in Touch *

 

'The words are enriched by gorgeous illustrations' (Praise for What a Wonderful World) * Carousel *

 

'Every page is so lovely, so appealing, it demands long, close attention' (Praise for What a Wonderful World) Gwen Grant, Armadillo Magazine * Armadillo Magazine *

 

'The words to this famous song are given new life in this beautiful book' (Praise for Walking in a Winter Wonderland) * Book Trust *

 

'Lovely, tuneful, wintry choice' (praise for Walking in a Winter Wonderland) * The Guardian *

 

'Hopgood's crayon and pastel illustrations capture the sheer wonder of winter' (praise for Walking in a Winter Wonderland) * Kirkus *

 

'A seasonal classic in every sense' (praise for Walking in a Winter Wonderland) * The Daily Mail *

 

"Tim Hopgood's exuberant illustrations that accompany the words based on Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown's song too, make rain a joyful experience." * Red Reading Hub *

 

"The perfect gift to share with all the family" * Lancashire Evening Post *