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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
The Rain Came Down
Written & illustrated by David Shannon
Chaos erupts in town as rain falls, sparking a chain of comical conflicts.
32 pages· 611 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A rainy morning turns a peaceful town into a whirlwind of chaos. As the rain pours, a barking dog, crying baby, and honking cars set off a series of comical disputes among townspeople. From a painter's mishap to a baker's umbrella antics, tensions rise until the rain suddenly stops. With the sun's return, harmony is restored, and even the children find joy in free ice cream. What will it take for peace to prevail amidst the storm?
From the publisher
Once upon a sunny day, the sky clouded over and the rain came down. The chickens squawked, the dog barked, the baby cried, the traffic snarled, the groceries fell, the people bickered and still, the rain came down.
Awards
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 611
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 550L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.2
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 45255
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 2000
- Publisher
- The Blue Sky Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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