Books with title Rain

"A multi-generational story that shows a warm relationship between a boy and his grandfather as a rainy day becomes an imagination-filled adventure." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorSam and Granddad brave the rain and floods and have the best adventure ever!Sam wants to go out, but it's pouring rain, so Granddad says they need to stay inside until the rain stops. Sam drinks hot chocolate and reads his books and dreams of adventures while Granddad does some paperwork. When Granddad needs to mail his letter, it’s time to go out—despite the rain and floods—and Sam and Granddad have a magical adventure. The follow-up to the acclaimed Snow, this is the second title in a four-book series based on the weather from creator Sam Usher.

A STORM IS COMING When she first moved to Japan, American Katie Greene had no idea she would get caught in a battle between the Japanese Mafia and the supernatural forces that have governed Japan for most of its history. Despite the danger, Katie is determined to stay put. Tomohiro, the guy's she fallen in love with, is struggling—his connection to the ancient gods of Japan and his power to bring drawings to life have begun to spiral out of control. When Tomo decides to stop drawing, the ink finds other ways to seep into his life—blackouts, threatening messages and the appearance of unexplained sketches. In order to save themselves, Katie and Tomohiro must unravel the truth about Tomo's dark ancestry and confront one of the darkest gods in Japanese legend.

When rain comes to the parched African savanna, the animals use all their senses to track the storm. The porcupine smells rain in the air. The zebras see lightning. The baboons hear thunder. The rhino feels the first drops. And the lion tastes the cool water. For a time, the grasslands abound with new green leaves, juicy fruits, and fresh pools of water. But soon the hot sun dries out the land, and the animals must again wait for the next big rain.Manya Stojic's picture book debut is as satisfying and refreshing as the rain she describes. With paintings that are exuberant and saturated with color and a simple text that rolls off the tongue with pleasure and ease, here is a book parents and teachers will enjoy sharing again and again.

HEROES ARE REBORN! What if I told you they are real? What if I said that when they came back, it was me who stood in their way?Would you believe me? Grab ahold of your FAITH.Fight for your REDEMPTION.And at all costs,Protect your POWER.Introducing the first installment in the RAIN trilogy, An action-packed and unpredictable YA SUPERHERO FANTASY. For fifteen year old, Tyler Grey, the line between myth and reality is quickly blurred, when he inadvertently becomes the host to an ancient power. A power that puts him on the radar of not only a deadly black ops organization but also very old and malevolent beings, that are eager to see both it and him destroyed.He has but two choices:RISE up and FIGHT!Or DIE!REVIEWS ★★★★★“The story is filled with so much emotion, action and mystery! I loved it!!”-Avid YA Reviewer

“Woodward seeks news rather desperately from outer space—and finds it in that huge vacancy, the human heart.”—Jorie Graham Short, energetic, interlinked poems describe the daily and sometimes surprisingly routine nature of grief. Relying on youthful sincerity rather than nostalgic rumination, this 2005 Verse Prize winner is a sweet, sharp, and honest elegy.

When she first moved to Japan, American Katie Green had no idea she would get caught in a battle between the Japanese mafia and the supernatural forces that have governed Japan for most of its history. Despite the danger, Katie is determined to stay put. She's started to build a life in the city of Shizuoka, and she can't imagine leaving behind her friends, her aunt and especially Tomohiro, the guy she's fallen in love with. But the decision to stay is not as simple as she thought. She's flunking out of Japanese school and committing cultural faux pas wherever she goes. Tomohiro is also struggling—as a Kami, his connection to the ancient gods of Japan and his power to bring drawings to life have begun to spiral out of control. When Tomo decides to stop drawing, the ink finds other ways to seep into his life—blackouts, threatening messages and the appearance of unexplained sketches. Unsure how to help Tomo, Katie turns to an unexpected source for help—Jun, her former friend and a Kami with an agenda of his own. But is Jun really the ally he claims to be? In order to save themselves, Katie and Tomohiro must unravel the truth about Tomo's dark ancestry, as well as Katie's, and confront one of the darkest gods in Japanese legend.

Rain, rain is a children’s book that with a poem tries to show in a humorous and fun way what happens in the streets at a time when the rain begins to fall, proving some problems to the people, but at the represent a blessing for animals and plants who need it and enjoy it. It may be true that rain is sometimes not very well accepted by us, but it is always well received by other living beings; We must always rejoice when it rains, remembering that rain brings a great variety of benefits for the planet and the beings that inhabit it. When it rains our atmosphere cools down, the leaves of the trees are cleaned allowing them to better absorb carbon from the air, protect plants from certain harmful bacteria and insects and provide them with water that they absorb through their roots. The rivers, lakes, and streams are filled, thus allowing the survival of the species around and inside to prevent them from drying out. Rain provides us with salt-free water, which we drink and use, thus helping to support life on the planet. The Rain must be a reason for joy for all, for all the blessings it brings to our mother earth and her children.This book is print in softcover, full color, size 8.5” by 8.5”, and has 28 pages with full-color images. At the end of the book, you will find the traditional song “Rain, rain go away” and a page with educational information about the rain, perfect for kid's curiosity. Let's celebrate the rain ... Let it rain.

A poetry collection celebrating the wonders of the natural world This haiku collection will enchant both nature lovers and budding poets. The spare, lyrical text describes a series of short vignettes, each of them taking place in a different kind of rain, from thunderstorms to falling flower petals. The poems—some serious, some gently humorous—depict scenes from all over the globe: a horse struggling to plow a field, a father changing a tire while his children play, and two friends making up after a fight. With its majestic artwork, this introduction to a classic poetic form will inspire readers to write their own haiku as they experience the amazing world around them.