Author and Illustrator: Patricia McCarthy
For Ages: 3 and above
No. of Pages: 12
Publisher: Random House Children’s Books, London
Year: 2008
ISBN: 978-0-55255-652-1
This incredibly enchanting book with sparkly glitter on every page and cherubic dewdrop babies with names like Violet, Sweetpea and Poppy is one of those books your children will want to see and read, over and over again.
Despite its cuteness, the story addresses a critical issue that young ones struggle with – the fear of thunder and lightning. The story acknowledges the fear, (calling it a fire-breathing dragon) addresses it and moves on to the splendid after-effects of a thunder shower – shiny sun and a beautiful rainbow.
Excerpt
1 Sweetpea and Rose join in the game, and soon there are petals flying all over the Great Hall, like giant multi-coloured snowflakes.
Even Violet can’t help laughing when a shower of petals lands on her head.
The Rainbow Babies dance and whirl about until they fall into a tangled sticky heap.
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