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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
Come On, Rain!
Written by Karen Hesse · Illustrated by Jon J Muth
A girl eagerly awaits rain to break the summer's oppressive heat.
32 pages· 859 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Tess longs for rain to end the relentless summer heat that wilts everything around her. As the sky finally darkens, anticipation builds. Will the rain bring the relief and joy she craves? Experience the magic of a summer storm through Tess's eyes, where every drop is a celebration of life and renewal. Join her and her friends in a dance of joy as the long-awaited rain transforms their world.
"'Come on, rain!' I say, squinting into the endless heat."
— from the book
From the publisher
A young girl eagerly awaits a coming rainstorm to bring relief from the oppressive summer heat.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 859
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD660L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.6
out of 7
5.5
“This book beautifully captures the magic of nature and the wonder of childhood. The illustrations are beautiful and interesting. The text reads like poetry, but is engaging and relatable for kids. It can appeal to a wide variety of ages, from toddlers and pre-schoolers up through elementary school kids.”
Lauren Hancock
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~P
- Scholastic level
- M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 30845
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1999
- First published
- March 1, 1999
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- The text type was set in 13-point Goudy Sans Bold Italic.
- Illustration details
- The illustrations in this book were rendered in watercolor.
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