? A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year!
Spreads and text voice the energy and joy of perceiving a storm as a part of the world thats very much alive. Publishers Weekly, starred review
A joyful and refreshing multisensory experience. The Horn Book, starred review
?A 2026 USBBY Outstanding International Book
?A 2026 ALSC Notable Children's Book
?A 2026 Capitol Choices Book
A young boy celebrates a refreshing storm in this joyous picture book about experiencing with all your senses a cloudburst of rain on a hot summer day.
A boy looks up at the sky and smells the air as the first raindrops hit the ground. He listens as it begins to pour, observing all the symphony of sound this welcome downpour makes.
He feels the water droplets on his skin and sees little rivulets of water on the sidewalk. Badadada : he hears as the rain hits his yellow umbrella, Ker-sploosh as he jumps in a puddle.
This boy uses all his senses to experience a refreshing summer storm. Koshiro Hatas illustrations revel in the joy of nature in Yuko Ohnaris new book featuring expressive onomatopoeia to sound out and enjoy. Youll definitely want to play outside the next time it rains.
Perfect for units on weather and sensesbut also just a sweet and happy picture book to enjoy together.
Koshiro Hata and Yuko Ohnariare a husband-and-wife creative team behind several picture books published in Japan. Hata also works as a manga artist and writes essays and children’s songs. They were both born in Osaka but now live in Tokyo.
Emily Balistieriis an award-winning translator of children’s books living and working in Tokyo, Japan.
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