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A Picnic in the Rain
Oh, no! Their picnic is ruined! Or is it?!
A rainy day in spring is the perfect time for the snail family to go out on a picnic. Carrying a basket of provisions and some toys, the snails set off under the most delightful downpour. But no sooner have they started that the clouds lift to make way for sparkling sunshine. Oh, no! Their picnic is ruined!
Fortunately, young Margaux finds a way to save the day and before long, the family is nibbling on lettuce and berries under the shelter of a lovely raspberry bush. The snails have found the perfect time to have a picnic after all!
Colorful illustrations sure to keep little ones engaged;
Promotes imagination;
Light and fun read, while developing vocabulary.
A rainy day in spring is the perfect time for the snail family to go out on a picnic. Carrying a basket of provisions and some toys, the snails set off under the most delightful downpour. But no sooner have they started that the clouds lift to make way for sparkling sunshine. Oh, no! Their picnic is ruined!
Fortunately, young Margaux finds a way to save the day and before long, the family is nibbling on lettuce and berries under the shelter of a lovely raspberry bush. The snails have found the perfect time to have a picnic after all!
Colorful illustrations sure to keep little ones engaged;
Promotes imagination;
Light and fun read, while developing vocabulary.
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
Published March 1, 2022
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April 12, 2022
4.5 Stars
Rainy days are perfect for picnics if you are a snail. The snail family is excited and sets out to enjoy the picnic as it rains. But, alas! The rain stops as the sun shines bright. How can they have a picnic any longer?
The wind works its magic and blows young Margot’s hat into the bushes. She crawls over to find the perfect picnic spot for her family. The day is saved!
A Picnic in the Rain is a super cute book with warm and mesmerizing illustrations. The setting came to life on almost every page. The snails looked dapper in their suits and dresses. This is a different kind of picnic and the one I thoroughly enjoyed.
Oh, there’s also a page at the end with some interesting information about snails. Kids will love this one.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, Chouette Publishing, and CrackBoom! Books and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Rainy days are perfect for picnics if you are a snail. The snail family is excited and sets out to enjoy the picnic as it rains. But, alas! The rain stops as the sun shines bright. How can they have a picnic any longer?
The wind works its magic and blows young Margot’s hat into the bushes. She crawls over to find the perfect picnic spot for her family. The day is saved!
A Picnic in the Rain is a super cute book with warm and mesmerizing illustrations. The setting came to life on almost every page. The snails looked dapper in their suits and dresses. This is a different kind of picnic and the one I thoroughly enjoyed.
Oh, there’s also a page at the end with some interesting information about snails. Kids will love this one.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, Chouette Publishing, and CrackBoom! Books and am voluntarily leaving a review.
#APicnicintheRaincrackboombookschouettepublishing #NetGalley
April 6, 2022
Sun, sun go away
come again another day
The Snail family is SO looking forward to a nice wet picnic. Just imagine their disappointment when the sun comes out!
This is such a fun twist on what is expected, that I'm guessing kids will love it. The colorful illustrations by Célia Molinari Sebastià are a lovely compliment to the text, and there is even a page of snail facts at the end of the book.
What a terrific way to learn about an often overlooked creature.
A big thanks to NetGalley and CrackBoom Books for the chance to read this.
come again another day
The Snail family is SO looking forward to a nice wet picnic. Just imagine their disappointment when the sun comes out!
This is such a fun twist on what is expected, that I'm guessing kids will love it. The colorful illustrations by Célia Molinari Sebastià are a lovely compliment to the text, and there is even a page of snail facts at the end of the book.
What a terrific way to learn about an often overlooked creature.
A big thanks to NetGalley and CrackBoom Books for the chance to read this.
April 23, 2022
I am so excited to have received an ARC of #APicnicInTheRain by Corinne Delport (@lescahiersdecorinne) and illustrated by Célia Molinari Sebastià (@pnzni) from #ChouettePublishing via @netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Not going to lie. I totally wanted to read this book because of the cute title, cute cover, and because I love snails in general. I love snails so much that when I would see my grandma leave out the snail poison for her garden, I would throw it in the trash 😬
I don’t want to give too much away about this adorable book, so I’ll just say that the story was quite clever and entertaining. However, I also liked how you could use this book to tie into lessons whether you are a teacher or just looking to have fun with your kids.
For example: you can look for snails in the garden using the facts you learned about snails from the book, you can compare and contrast humans and snails, or you could even have a picnic snail-style. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewed by: Michelle
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Not going to lie. I totally wanted to read this book because of the cute title, cute cover, and because I love snails in general. I love snails so much that when I would see my grandma leave out the snail poison for her garden, I would throw it in the trash 😬
I don’t want to give too much away about this adorable book, so I’ll just say that the story was quite clever and entertaining. However, I also liked how you could use this book to tie into lessons whether you are a teacher or just looking to have fun with your kids.
For example: you can look for snails in the garden using the facts you learned about snails from the book, you can compare and contrast humans and snails, or you could even have a picnic snail-style. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewed by: Michelle
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April 7, 2022
This book was so goofy and silly. My daughter just loved the illustrations and the story about the snails going for a picnic in the rain. 10/10 for any early learners.
Thank you to Chouette Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to Chouette Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
April 7, 2022
A Picnic in the Rain is a super cute tale of snails wanting a picnic in the rain. The illustrations bring the whole story to life in a wonderful way.
Thank you netgalley for letting me read this.
Thank you netgalley for letting me read this.
April 25, 2022
Why... does the mom snail.... have lipstick... Sigh.
April 8, 2022
A Picnic in the Rain
by Corinne Delporte, illustrated by Célia Molinari Sebastià
Chouette Publishing, CrackBoom! Books
Children's Fiction
Review:
Have you ever thought about a picnic from a snail's perspective? It's fun to follow a snail family of four as they excitedly pack and prepare for their picnic. The weather plays a key role in their plans, just as it does for my family and friends!
Delporte's short children's story is delightful as brother and sister Leo and Margot, along with their Mommy and Daddy, spend the day together. Surprises, adventure, play and laughter surround them. Illustrations by Sebastià are bold and beautiful, capturing the spirit of the story and the snail family's charm. The gorgeous leaves, plants, and flowers are especially eye-catching and vivid.
Children of all ages will savor this original and creative tale. The themes of nature, family unity, and outdoor adventure are uplifting and so important for young ones. I am a lover of picnics, so I'm ready now to pack my basket and spread a blanket in the park!
Thank you to Net Galley and Chouette Publishing, CrackBoom! Books for the advance reader's copy and opportunity to provide my unbiased review.
by Corinne Delporte, illustrated by Célia Molinari Sebastià
Chouette Publishing, CrackBoom! Books
Children's Fiction
Review:
Have you ever thought about a picnic from a snail's perspective? It's fun to follow a snail family of four as they excitedly pack and prepare for their picnic. The weather plays a key role in their plans, just as it does for my family and friends!
Delporte's short children's story is delightful as brother and sister Leo and Margot, along with their Mommy and Daddy, spend the day together. Surprises, adventure, play and laughter surround them. Illustrations by Sebastià are bold and beautiful, capturing the spirit of the story and the snail family's charm. The gorgeous leaves, plants, and flowers are especially eye-catching and vivid.
Children of all ages will savor this original and creative tale. The themes of nature, family unity, and outdoor adventure are uplifting and so important for young ones. I am a lover of picnics, so I'm ready now to pack my basket and spread a blanket in the park!
Thank you to Net Galley and Chouette Publishing, CrackBoom! Books for the advance reader's copy and opportunity to provide my unbiased review.
May 2, 2022
This is a delightful story that kids will love. An adorable snail family packs a picnic lunch and heads off into the rain to enjoy some quality time together. Unfortunately ( for the snails ) the rain stops and their joy subsides because rain is the perfect weather to have a picnic if you are a snail. Come on... really? Who knew?
Yes these little critters need wetness and moisture to function and a rainy day allows them to glide off and have an adventure of their choice. Does the family give up, pack up and head back home? No way! The sun's arrival will not spoil their good time. They problem solve and come up with an alternative that will allow their much anticipated outing to go on and their joy of being together resumes .
The illustrations are vibrant, lush and gorgeous. The author highlights themes of: enjoying the great outdoors, family bonding, using your imagination and the concept of never giving up. The author has included a segment at the end of the book regarding snail facts. This is a fun, sweet book that I highly recommend.
Yes these little critters need wetness and moisture to function and a rainy day allows them to glide off and have an adventure of their choice. Does the family give up, pack up and head back home? No way! The sun's arrival will not spoil their good time. They problem solve and come up with an alternative that will allow their much anticipated outing to go on and their joy of being together resumes .
The illustrations are vibrant, lush and gorgeous. The author highlights themes of: enjoying the great outdoors, family bonding, using your imagination and the concept of never giving up. The author has included a segment at the end of the book regarding snail facts. This is a fun, sweet book that I highly recommend.
April 6, 2022
This is so cute! A snail family is treated to a rainy day--perfect for a picnic. But just as the fun is getting started, disaster strikes and the sun comes out! How can they enjoy their outing now??? A little ingenuity and a little resourcefulness go a long way to save the day.
Kids will get a kick out of the opposite perspective of the snails and will enjoy following their adventure. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous as well, and full of color and detail. This would be a wonderful circle-time read for pre-K and early elementary and could spark a great discussion about resilience and making the best of things. I would heartily recommend this for school and classroom libraries!
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review.
Kids will get a kick out of the opposite perspective of the snails and will enjoy following their adventure. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous as well, and full of color and detail. This would be a wonderful circle-time read for pre-K and early elementary and could spark a great discussion about resilience and making the best of things. I would heartily recommend this for school and classroom libraries!
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review.
April 10, 2022
This cute and fun picture book tells the story of a snail family about to go on a picnic. For most picnic goers, rain is a recipe for disaster, but not for the snail family! Snails hide during dry periods, but luckily Margot, the mom snail, finds them a safe place in the shade to enjoy their lovely day. With fun information about snails woven throughout the story and a fact page at the end, this book is more than just a fiction book.
As a teacher I would recommend this book for teachers and families of children in the Age 4-8 range. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this fabulous picture book!
As a teacher I would recommend this book for teachers and families of children in the Age 4-8 range. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this fabulous picture book!
April 20, 2022
A very clever topsy-turvy kind of book, where a family of snails go out for a picnic together – only to hate it when they just get settled and the sun comes out! Yes, these critters need the moisture and humidity (terms never used in the very easy-to-read story) and just love the idea of spending the day in the rain. But how can they hope to find rain or the like when it's sunny? The art is nicely cartoonish – not silly and childish, but with an animation kind of flavour – and for a debut, both the text and the illustrations show great promise. Four and a half stars – it may lack the re-readability of a classic but it's a joy nonetheless.
July 13, 2022
I really loved A Picnic in the Rain by Corinne Delporte! A Picnic in the Rain is a beautifully written and illustrated story about a family of Snails that are looking forward to having a picnic. Snails thrive on rainy weather, so when the day turns sunny the Snail Children are concerned that their picnic will be canceled. I also love the snail facts that are in the book. I believe A Picnic in the Rain is a perfect read for any setting. I highly recommend this book! Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book! My review is also on Goodreads!
April 7, 2022
I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
This book wasn't qhT I was expecting! I thought it would be about snails planning a picnic and THEN it rained, but it's the opposite. The snail family is planning a picnic in the rain but then it stops. They have to find a way to have their rainy day picnic still. After the story is a little list with fun facts about snails. The illustrations were awesome as well.
This book wasn't qhT I was expecting! I thought it would be about snails planning a picnic and THEN it rained, but it's the opposite. The snail family is planning a picnic in the rain but then it stops. They have to find a way to have their rainy day picnic still. After the story is a little list with fun facts about snails. The illustrations were awesome as well.
May 3, 2022
have been reading this with Riley since the New Year and we have LOVED it! Fun, fantastical and laugh out loud – it has all a kid’s book needs to be a great bedtime adventure of a read.
Despite it being slightly longer than other books we have read previously, this one kept both of us interested and excited to read with a fab bunch of characters and a thrilling story line.
Highly recommend for those 8+ who will love this imagination fun-fest, as well as the parents reading with them!
Despite it being slightly longer than other books we have read previously, this one kept both of us interested and excited to read with a fab bunch of characters and a thrilling story line.
Highly recommend for those 8+ who will love this imagination fun-fest, as well as the parents reading with them!
April 11, 2022
Awww this is too cute and adorable for words! The illustrations are so lush and beautiful. I enjoyed the little fun facts about snails too. A light and calming read, perfect for kids and even adults like me who need a quick escape.
Thank you to Chouette Publishing and Netgalley for an ARC of this book.
Thank you to Chouette Publishing and Netgalley for an ARC of this book.
April 16, 2022
Thank you to NetGalley for providing a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked this book and all the characters. Great flow of story. It was a creative twist on the normal picnic story.
The pictures that went with the book were well done, and really colorful. Also the characters themselves were super cute.
Overall, I would read more by this author.
I really liked this book and all the characters. Great flow of story. It was a creative twist on the normal picnic story.
The pictures that went with the book were well done, and really colorful. Also the characters themselves were super cute.
Overall, I would read more by this author.
May 10, 2022
Thanks to Netgalley and Chouette Publishing, CrackBoom! Books for a free digital copy.
Who knew I would find a book about snails picnicking so charming, but I did. The illustrations are adorable and the story is so cute. I think kids will find humor in the story and will enjoy learning about snails!
Who knew I would find a book about snails picnicking so charming, but I did. The illustrations are adorable and the story is so cute. I think kids will find humor in the story and will enjoy learning about snails!
January 2, 2023
This book was so cute! The story was silly and fun, and the pictures were adorable! We loved the beautiful pages of vibrant illustrations. The snails preferring rain for their picnic is silly and will definitely make children laugh. I really enjoyed the facts about snails at the end as well! My three year old definitely enjoyed this one.
April 4, 2023
First off, I love snails! And second, this looked too cute not to consider for my upcoming toddler storytime about weather. I love the twist of the story, how these snails need the rain in order to have the perftect family picnic, unlike us humans! Kind of a cute opposites play for the reader to experience.
So cute!!
So cute!!
April 9, 2022
I loved that in this book the snails enjoyed a picnic that would be the opposite of what we humans would enjoy as a picnic, complete with songs that we know and love, in opposite. Even though the sun was coming out, trying to ruin their picnic, they were able to find a way to enjoy the picnic.
April 11, 2022
This is such a cute story! A Picnic in the Rain follows a snail family and how dealt with having to change their plans because of a change in the weather. The illustrations are captivating and the story is relatable for readers of all ages.
April 7, 2022
Such a cute story about a family of snails that just wanted to go out for there first picnic of the year.
Very beautiful illustrations.
Thanks NetGalley!
Very beautiful illustrations.
Thanks NetGalley!
April 11, 2022
Cute story with colorful illustrations. Most people wouldn't want to have a picnic in the rain but for this snail family it is a must.
August 25, 2022
I do not really like the story but the illustration is super cute and beautiful, i like it. It also has interesting facts about snail!
April 10, 2024
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