Look, It's Raining! by Mathieu Pierloot (Picture Book Review)

I received a free ecopy of this picture book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Look, It's Raining!

Written by Mathieu Pierloot
Illustrated by Maria Dek
Published by Princeton Architectural Press

on September 17, 2019
Genre: Children's, Picture Book

Ages: 3 - 6 years

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Synopsis:

It's Sunday, and Camille, having finished her school work, is feeling a little bored. Her parents are busy with their own projects, so she puts on her raincoat and goes outside to play. Suddenly she hears the thunder roar, and shivers with excitement. She sticks out her tongue to catch raindrops. They taste like clouds. She notices a group of red ants zigzagging along a trail and asks "Where are you going?" The ants reply, "We're going to a show." Camille embarks on an adventure to discover what the show is about and the astounding beauty to be found by closely observing her surroundings. 

Our Thoughts:
It's a rainy day and Camille is bored. She's read all her books and organized her pencils by color. Her parents are busy so she puts on her raincoat and sneaks out to play. Outside in her garden, she marvels at the rain and the sea of green plants. Noticing many insects heading in one direction she asks where they are going and learns that there is to be a show so she follows along and ends up witnessing something magnificent! 

Look, It's Raining! reminds us of the joy of and wonder of a rainy day. Camille bravely sets out into the rain in search of excitement and finds so much of it her own backyard. From dew-drop covered plants to a wide array of insects and other critters that hang about in the garden. This book reminds us to explore, observe, and enjoy the great outdoors no matter the weather.

I enjoyed the message of this book but the illustrations and execution of the story leave a bit to be desired. They are a bit childish and disproportional but still colorful and detailed.

 
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