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 zebr...
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Apr 26, 2011
Ashley
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This story begins and ends with a hot and dry day. In between the beginning and end it goes through all of the jungle animals and the senses they use to know that the rain is coming. After the rain has come and gone the story proceeds to tell of the great things that the rain has brought to the land for each of the animals. Few words are contained on each page, and are quite large making it an easy read for younger children. The story was cute; however, I think I was more drawn to the brightly c
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Feb 08, 2011
jacky
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A variety of desert animals use their senses to feel the rain and then enjoy its after effects. I liked the use of all the senses, especailly on a topic like rain. The story also comes full circle very nicely by returning to the first crack in the dry ground after the rain. Nice illustrations with bold colors that fill the page and text that stands out by changing size and position.
Jun 22, 2010
Rakisha
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Brilliantly colored picture book in which different animals of a parched African savanna use their five senses to track the rain. Great for read alouds and curriculums about the the five senses.
May 03, 2010
Edna
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Large, colorful illustrations with artistic angles show porcupines, zebras, baboons, rhinos and lions using their sensory abilities to predict the much-needed rain is finally coming to the savannah.
Jun 30, 2010
Angela
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Bold picture book identifies major African steppe animals while teaching the 5 senses. Book notes how rain can be tasted, smelled, heard, seen,and felt.Great storytime addition.
Jun 23, 2011
J.F.
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This is one of my favorite story time books about senses. The author uses animals and nature to tell a culminating story about the power of rain over the senses.
Jan 03, 2012
Joan
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Covers the cycle between drought and rain in the jungle. Explores how animals can feel, taste, smell, hear and see the various stages of the rain.
Nov 15, 2011
June
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Very well received at a lap time rain program. A parent asked if she could check it out.
Dec 29, 2008
Erica
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SAILS
Picture book. The animals of the African savanah know the rains are coming. Goes through the sences. Brightly colored illustrated.
Picture book. The animals of the African savanah know the rains are coming. Goes through the sences. Brightly colored illustrated.
Sep 08, 2008
Heidi
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I love the pictures. Bold colors. Big. Bright. And still cute. (I'm a fan of cute when it comes to children's books.) I could possibly book talk this one, but I think it's borderline young audience. Though it might work if I have K-1 in the group. More thinking.
Sep 26, 2008
Tori
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Read it at Library storytime a long time ago. We picked it up this week and June loves it! Especially when I do all the voices. :)
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Sep 18, 2009
When learning about the weather this is a great book in learning about rain and also about Africa's rainy seasons.
Oct 02, 2008
Lanica
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Beautiful as a poem and as artwork, but it's only so-so as a read-aloud.
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