It can be lonely sometimes on a rainy day in a big house with no one else around and there’s only the quiet to keep you company. But if you find a key, a mysterious key, that leads you to an unexpected place . . . chances are your afternoon is about to get a lot more interesting.
Rainstorm
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From School Library Journal
Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 2—In a mansion by the sea, a lonely boy finds a mysterious key under a chair. Curious to discover what it opens, he tries each lock until finally he succeeds in opening a large trunk with a ladder inside. As he climbs down the ladder, he finds himself in a passageway beneath the sea that eventually leads him to a lighthouse where a group of children and their dog become his instant friends. They have lunch, play ball, fly kites, and play on the beach until it is time for him to retrace his steps. This wordless story is straightforward but not predictable. The mystery of the key, the discovery of the passageway, and the obvious enjoyment of the children at play are all pleasantly depicted in brightly colored, simple watercolor, gouache, and ink illustrations that combine full-page images, spreads, and pages of sequential panels. There are nicely done details such as the elaborate dinner service placed on the table at the mansion and the spiral stairway at the lighthouse. This appealing rainy-day tale will stir the imagination of those who have ever looked for something to do on a gloomy day.—Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MA
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From Booklist
The author of Museum Trip (2006) returns to a wordless format to tell this story of a boy who finds that the house he lives in offers more than he imagines. The book opens to a picture of a boy looking out tall windows as rain spatters the panes. Bored and lonely, the child wanders the house and finds a key and a chest. Opening the chest, he discovers a ladder leading to a basement; then he goes through a door and up a staircase. This Alice in Wonderland-like journey ends on a sunny island, where the boy meets some children to play with. The boy goes home after a thrilling day, but he finds a way to return to see his friends. Once again, Lehman provides purely colored, precisely rendered artwork that capably captures both adventures and emotions. Unfortunately, this rather straightforward story leaves little space for children to use their imaginations. It does, however, beautifully capture the deja vu feeling that comes when reality mingles with the longing of dreams. Ilene Cooper
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Barbara Lehman has illustrated many books for children. Born in Chicago, Barbara attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, where she earned a BFA in communication design. A full-time illustrator, Barbara says, "Books and art have always held the strongest attraction for me. I have always felt drawn to commercial art' because of its ability to reach many people. I like the idea of being part of the media in a meaningful and thoughtful way, especially with children as the audience." She now lives in Philmont, New York.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one of my all-time favorite books and my daughter's too. The illustrations are gorgeous...clean & simple, artistic yet restrained. The wordless illustrated pages narrate the story so clearly through simply illustrated frames. I love that this story plays out a timeless daydream/fantasy of adventure in a realistic way that both my 2 year old and I can imagine could actually happen. She has me read it to her several times a day and I never tire of it. It is the perfect children's book.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By pammer
Format:Hardcover
We loved The Red Book and now Rainstorm. Neither book has text, but the pictures tell the story wonderfully. Beautifully illustrated throughout; a timeless work of art.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Such a lovely book! I use it in therapy (I'm a speech language pathologist), and the kids love to make up their own words for it. This author has wonderful books!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for new readers!
I love this series of books. I purchased them for my 4 year old grandson but found that my 3 year old granddaughter was totally taken in by the idea that she could read too. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Julie L. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
WONDERFUL Book For Little Imaginations
This book looked odd to me from looking at the cover in the library. My daughter pulled it off the shelf (she's 4) and wanted to check it out. I didn't want to. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Veronica J. Robinson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
Good book for pre readers . . Will get their imaginations in gear with this interesting and beautifully drawn story.
Published 3 months ago by McKea 1835
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rainstorm is my number one wordless picture book ever!
This book has endless possibilites for storytelling! It is one of my all time favorites by this amazing illustrator! Don't wait to purchase this picture book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by tina lazzini
5.0 out of 5 stars
So much fun!
This beautifully illustrated wordless book is just brilliant! Best wordless book I have found yet! I got this for my three year old daughter, and she immediately opened it up and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Shelly Coulter
5.0 out of 5 stars
We love this book!
The images in this book are attractive. With no words, the book give creative license to the reader. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely Book to Spur the Imagination
My granddaughter and I love this book! She is almost four years old and enjoys the progression of the story. She has great fun "reading" it to me. Read more
Published on April 29, 2011 by Sandra C. Thorpe
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful story told well.
It is difficult to find a children's book that not only has a beautiful story, but that tells it masterfully, as well. Read more
Published on April 21, 2011 by Sara Webb
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wordless book
Wordless picture books can be harder, in a way, than the other kind because you have to *think*.
Still, they're not impossible, and they're good practice for reading,... Read more
Still, they're not impossible, and they're good practice for reading,... Read more
Published on January 17, 2011 by Ulyyf
5.0 out of 5 stars
Favorite
This is my favorite Barbara Lehman book. Once we read one of her books, we had to have all of them.
Published on August 9, 2010 by Ioana S. Moisa
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