Nimbus, the Rain Cloud

by Sandra Barnes, Courtney Smith (Illustrator)

A picture-perfect book that uses rhyme and delightful illustrations to teach important moral lessons on one’s own uniqueness, acceptance, and the gift of working together. A great resource for home schoolers on science and social issues.

Kindle Edition

Published August 4, 2021

Reviews

[Cheryl Malandrinos · Rating 5 out of 5]

An adorable rhyming story about acceptance and working together can be found in Nimbus, the Rain Cloud by Sandra Barnes.

Nimbus wants to play with the cumulus clouds, but they shoo him away because the children won’t play in the rain. After the children sing, “Rain, Rain, Go Away,” Nimbus is sure the cumulus clouds are right. But once Nimbus disappears, there is no more rain, which causes all kinds of other problems.

Licensed clinical and forensic psychologist Sandra Barnes channeled her passion for multiculturalism and helping young people into a sweet story about the importance of appreciating our uniqueness, accepting others, and the joy of working together. This book teaches an important lesson in a nice way. The story is followed by a note to parents, discussion questions, and ways for readers to apply the story to their lives.

Courtney Smith created the artwork for Nimbus, the Rain Cloud. From the deep greens of the grass to the brown rabbit sipping from blue puddles to the white, blue, and black of the sky as the clouds cool the earth, each illustration brought this story to life for me.

If you like cute stories with meaningful messages, Nimbus, the Rain Cloud is an excellent choice.

[Becky Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story of unwanted Nimbus the Raincloud is told with easy to understand rhyming verse and compelling illustrations. Author wants to show that we are all different, with different abilities. When we work together, what we accomplish is better than what we can do by ourselves.

Barnes shows that we are all different, with different abilities. When we work together, what we accomplish is better than what we can do by ourselves. The charming, full-page illustrations by Courtney Smith are very cute for children. I was very pleased to see that even the Kindle edition can be shared with kids, as the pictures expand to fit the screen.

I would have liked to have seen more inclusiveness in the abilities pictured, but this was not only referring to special needs, but racial differences and anything that might cause a child to be seen as “different.”

Discussion questions are included in the back. Answers for academic questions, are provided, as well as great application questions .

I received a copy of this book from the author and publisher. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute and so much more

I loved this children's book and plan on taking it to work with me to read it to some of the people I support. It would be extremely encouraging to a child or an adult with disabilities that may feel like they don't fit in. Not only is it cute and encouraging but it's also informative because it talks about clouds and weather. Great little book!

[Barbara Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Nimbus, the Rain Cloud" is a wonderful book. A well written story by Author Sandra Barnes. I enjoyed reading this delightful book.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book. This review is one hundred percent my opinion.

[Julie Barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nimbus, the rain cloud by Sandra Barnes
Children's colorful story about the rain cloud.
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