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Rain play by Cynthia Cotten

Most people leave the park when rain begins to fall, while others enjoy the sights, sounds, and feel of the cool water—until thunder and lightening come near.

jE COTTON

Who’s at the Seashore? by John Himmelman

The author’s breathtaking watercolor paintings are coupled with rhyming text couplets that examine the delicate balance that exists on the seashore.

j 591.7699 H658w 2009 Beginning Facts

First Art: Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos by MaryAnn F. Kohl

Children discover their world as they explore the 75 fun-filled art adventures in First Art.

j372.5 K79f 2002

Raindrop, Plop! by Wendy Cheyette Lewison

A young girl and her dog find many things to count on a rainy day, both as they play outside and after they come home to a warm, dry house.

jE LEWISON

All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon

Follow a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning till night as they discover the importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach, to warm family connections, to the widest sunset sky.

jE SCANLON 2009

All You Need for a Beach by Alice Schertle

Rhyming text describes items essential for fun at the beach, from the first grain of sand, to a beach umbrella, to a bucket and shovel, to the waves rolling in to tickle your toes.

jE SCHERTLE

Animal Babies in Ponds and Rivers by Jennifer Schofield

Ponds and rivers are home to an amazing variety of animal life including am-phibians, mammals, and water birds. Hippos, otters, ducks, and tree frogs are among the multitude of creatures covered here, both on top of and below the water.

j591.763 S367a 2004 Beginning Facts

I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry

A giant squid brags about being bigger than everything else in the ocean—almost.

jE SHERRY

Pig Little by Mike Thaler

Pig Little loves everything about going to the beach-the drive there, the sand, the ice cream, and making hills and holes.

j811.6 T365p 2006 Beginning Facts

Are You Ready to Play Outside? by Mo Willems

Friends Elephant and Piggie are playing outside when it starts to rain, and then they must decide what to do.

jE Reader WILLEMS

Don’t Be Afraid, Little Pip by Karma Wilson

Afraid to swim, Pip the penguin would much rather learn to fly.

jE WILSON 2009