It Rained on the Desert Today

by Rising Moon Editors

This book celebrates the coming of rain after months of scorching desert days. Ages 4 and up.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

Hardcover

First published April 1, 1994

Reviews

[Day · Rating 4 out of 5]

The illustrations in this book were phenomenal! I really enjoyed the layout of the text on the pages as well. The breaking of the lines paralleled the story of the rain.

[Elizabeth Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buchanan, Ken and Debby. It Rained on the Desert Today. Illus. Libba Tracy. Arizona: Northland Publishing Company, 1994. Print. Poetry, fiction, deserts, rain. It Rained on the Desert Today tells the story of a town located in the desert that hasn’t had precipitation in a long time. When it finally rains the whole town comes out to enjoy the experience. I think the illustrator does a fantastic job depicting the landscape of the desert. The illustrations tie into the text really well and add emphasis to what the author is saying and shows the reader just how important the rain is to their town. I think this book would be great to use in a classroom to teach the students about the desert and key aspects to the physical region.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reading Rainbow: Alejandro's Gift

Read at the end of our drought so we felt the desparation.

[Ameryn]

There are some really lovely desert pictures in here...