Rain, Rain, Rain Forest

Written by Brenda Z Guiberson · Illustrated by Steve Jenkins

Discover the hidden world of rain forest creatures as night falls.

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32 pages· 1,341 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· AD870L

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Bookroo's summary

Venture into the rain forest where night creatures awaken. From silky anteaters slurping ants to bats biting figs, the forest is alive with sounds. As rain pours, howler monkeys roar, and birds seek shelter. A poison dart frog finds a pool for her tadpoles. Experience the vibrant life in a place where rain is a way of life. What secrets does the darkness hold?

From the publisher

Splitter, splat, splash! While they sleep, the forest fills with the sounds of the night creatures. Sloop! A silky anteater slurps up thousands of ants. Flap flap! A bat bites a fig. Hssss. A snake thrusts its tongue to taste the air. The air carries the taste of mouse. Everywhere night creatures with huge bright eyes slither and slurp through the darkness.Come explore the rain forest! A downpour wakes the creatures of the rain forest. Howler monkeys roar and drink the water that drips from nearby leaves. Birds with rainbow beaks fly in search of shelter. A poison dart frog finds a tiny pool where her tadpoles can grow. In a place that gets twenty feet of rain a year, it is a way of life. Vibrant, colorful collages and an inviting text take young readers on an exhilarating tour of the tropical rain forest.

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