Quick Booktalk
Each group of animals on the farm reacts to a rainy day in its own way.
About the Illustrations
Often, it seems that when picture book series spin off to the easy reader format, the illustration style changes. That is not the case with this book, which is as charming as all of its counterparts in the original series. The rain drops, the facial expressions, the movements of the animals - everything is done so precisely and so well.
Story Time Possibilities
Though this book is intended primarily for beginning readers to practice their reading skills, it would also work well as a read-aloud. It has a lot of repetition that appeals to toddlers, and there is a gentle sweetness to the story that has slightly less of an edge than Click, Clack Moo, which also makes it a strong choice for those younger audiences. The only drawback is the size of the book; it wouldn't have worked for my very large story times of 100+ people, but it will be fine for the small group that meets at my house.
Reader's Advisory
This book is one of several "Click Clack" easy readers, all of which are original stories for this format, not adaptations of the picture books. It's part of the Ready to Read series, which labels it as Level Two. It appears to be easier to read than Henry and Mudge but more difficult than Biscuit.
Disclosure
I received a review copy of Click Clack Rainy Day by Simon Spotlight in exchange for an honest review.
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