The Rain Came Down
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Rain Came Down

Written and illustrated by David Shannon

Chaos erupts in town as rain falls, sparking a chain of comical conflicts.

4.8/7 Bookroo expert·3.7/5 Goodreads · 1,176 ratings
32 pages· 611 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 550L
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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

Golden Kite Award (2001)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
611
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439050210
LCCN
99086363
OCLC
43397797

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