Here Comes the Rain

by Mary Murphy

A cat tries to run away from a rain cloud, but when the rain comes she finds that it is cool, tickly, gentle, clean, and lovely.

Genres: Picture Books, Storytime

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Children's author and illustrator Mary Murphy enchants even the youngest of readers with her bold style, combining eye-catching graphics and a bouncy text that seemingly jump off the pages.

Mary Murphy has an advanced diploma in Visual Communications and has written and illustrated a number of children's books, including her lift-the-flap, pull-the-tab book about friendship, ROXIE AND BO TOGETHER. In addition to creating children's books, she teaches illustration. The author-illustrator lives in Galway, Ireland.

Reviews

[Becky H. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple book about a kitty that doesn't like the rain and tries to run away from it. Not my favorite book but my kids love it and want to keep reading it. The illustrations are cute

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute little book about a cat who doesn't like rain...and then the rain comes...and he loves the rain!

As a person who loves rain...this is great! I like the pictures and the story! Fun one to read or have a beginning reader try it!

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very toddler friendly and librarian program friendly (big colorful illustrations).

[Colleen]

Hello, Sunshine!
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[Vicki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cat loves the sun, but when the clouds gather what is a cat to do??

Beautiful illustrations