Splish! Splash! A Book About Rain

by Josepha Sherman, Jeff Yesh (Illustrator)

While investigating rain, learn about the water cycle and problems with rain, including droughts and floods.

Genres: Nonfiction, Picture Books, Science

24 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2003

About the author

Josepha Sherman was an American author, folklorist, and anthologist. In 1990 she won the Compton Crook Award for the novel The Shining Falcon.

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm surprised at all the 3 star reviews. This is a great book that I plan to use in my K-2 Homeschool Co-op weather class. Having just taught on the water cycle, this books builds perfectly using the water cycle to explain rain: how it forms, what geographic areas receive more rain,why we need rain, dangers of rain. It includes an experiment for children to see the water cycle as well as a glossary.

[Kris Dersch · Rating 3 out of 5]

I always like it when kids' nonfiction teaches me something. Great water cycle book for kids.

[Asho · Rating 3 out of 5]

This looks like a storybook, but it's actually non-fiction. It has simple explanations of the water cycle and definitions of terms like "drought" and "rain forest." As I read it to my little one I thought, "Aw, baby's first science book." It's not the most fascinating thing to read as a bedtime story, but it could be good in a classroom setting.

[Heidi-Marie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another very simple science book on rain. I do see a plus to this series (Amazing Science) as opposed to the other series: they have further research possibilities listed at the book of the book, as well as a glossary.

[Edna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interestingly, by the cover, this book looks like it should be an easy non-fiction, but the content may be too complicated for young children.

[Bailee Sanders · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a lot of fun facts about the rain. It has bright pictures that make the reader want to see what's going on. I would definitely use this book to teach about rain and water cycles.