Originally published in 1982.

WTH? A wordless book. I don’t care for this “style” at all. But then again, I'm not a child; therefore, I can't really rate this book.

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Rain is a simple wordless picture book that depicts two children who decide to explore around the neighborhood once it starts raining heavily outside. They explore around their neighborhood and interact with certain features around them. Tipping wheelbarrows, walking on the flooded parts of the road, playing with ducks, and spraying water from a hose are but a few of the activities that they did. This picture book in particular, is effective for children in my opinion because it is extremely relatable. In fact, children probably have experienced similar situations multiple times throughout their lives. It is because that this book is relatable for children as well as being wordless, that bringing in an activity involving creative writing is only natural. Children can interpret how they wish and decide what sentences they want to add to the pictures. The different types of transactions would certainly lead to an interesting presentation of each child's unique take on the story. ( )

I think this book would be great for a 2nd or 3rd grade classroom. I would read it to both boys and girls. I would tie it into a lesson of retelling. Each student re-writes the story in his/her point of view. I think my audience would enjoy this book because the pictures are very vivid and colorful and I think most kids find that playing in the rain is very enjoyable. ( )