Raindrops
A Shower of Colors

by Chieu Anh Urban
Illustrator Viviana Garofoli

        Raindrops is just one of those books… The kind that makes you smile as soon as you pull it off the shelf. Raindrops is full of energy -- and yes -- cuteness. Parents will appreciate it as a learning tool and preschoolers will enjoy the imaginative storyline and adorable characters.

In Raindrops Urban shares a tale of characters, colors, raindrops and rainbows while Garofoli’s vivid illustrations bring it all to life. The characters (roosters, grasshoppers, a yak, a whale and more) are large as life – bold and delightful. The large raindrops interact in an unusual way, creating other colors. Young readers will see how the colorful raindrops mix and create other colors. Then out comes the sun and what a big surprise! This copy is a boardbook which means it’s destined for years of enjoyment. It’s a bit larger than most boardbooks which is great for this grandma’s grownup hands. What a wonderful experience to share with your toddler or preschooler. Highly recommended.