Picture Book: Come On Rain!
Author: Karen Hesse
Illustrator:
Jon J. Muth
Summary:
On a sweltering day in the city, Tessie is hoping for rain. She sees clouds and
smells a hint of a storm coming. Her mother weeds her sagging garden complaining
of 3 weeks with no rain. Tessie convinces her friends to put on bathing suits
and come outside. Eventually, Tessie’s hopes are realized for the sudden rainstorm
does come, and the girls are waiting and ready. Soon the delight of the rain compels
their mothers to join them, barefooted and barelegged. It’s an inter-generational
dance celebrating the magnificent transformation of the city in a matter of
moments.
Hanna’s Comments: This picture book is full of promise for scriptural
connections. In this story you have a drought, a long hopeful wait, a prophet
who acts on her beliefs by putting on a bathing suit and compelling others to
do the same, the joy that comes when hopes (prayers) are realized, and the transformation
of behavior and even relationships when their joy is expressed and shared.
Publisher & Date of Publication: Scholastic, 1999
Age & Grade Appropriateness: 4 and up, Pre and up
# of Pages:
32
Available in Spanish? Not at present
Formats other than Book: Audible
PBT Category:
Pre 2K
PBT Topics this Book Connects with: adoration, celebration/party, community,
dance/dancing, drought, gratitude/thankfulness/thanksgiving, hope, joy,
neighbors, neighborhood, prayer, prophesy/prophets, rain, renewal/restoration, transformation,
unity, water, weather, worship
Scripture Connections: Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be
constant in prayer (Romans 12:12)
Idea(s) for Application: Use this book to help children understand how
being a prophet is related to hope in God and faith in God’s ways.
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