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In the Rain
Board book
Main Details
Title |
In the Rain
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Elizabeth Spurr
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Illustrated by Manelle Oliphant
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Series | In the Weather |
Physical Properties |
Format:Board book | Pages:22 | Dimensions(mm): Height 165,Width 149 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781561458530
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Peachtree Publishers,U.S.
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Imprint |
Peachtree Publishers
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Publication Date |
6 March 2018 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Simple and evocative language and charming illustrations describe a girl's experience on a rainy day. On a rainy day, a young girl makes a paper boat, splashes in puddles, makes mud pies, and has other springtime fun! Elizabeth Spurr and Manelle Oliphant together create a perfect sit-in-your-lap reading experience for toddlers.
Author Biography
Elizabeth Spurr began publishing a neighborhood newspaper at age ten and received a degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. She was a newspaper editor before she began writing children's books. She died in 2020. Manelle Oliphant received a degree in illustration from Brigham Young University-Idaho and has created artwork for picture books, chapter books, theater posters, magazine articles, and games. She lives in Utah.
Reviews"This charming board book. . . will inspire conversation and simple science explorations."-Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review "Gentle rhymes. . . draws to mind Ezra Jack Keats' A Snowy Day as she enjoys the small pleasures of playing in the elements. . . Manelle Oliphant's illustrations infuse the book with joy and colors to brighten a cloudy day."-Booklist Reader
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