Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon captures the chaos that follows an unexpected downpour in this engaging story. Once upon a sunny day, the sky clouded over, and the rain came down. The chickens squawked, the dog barked, the baby cried, the traffic snarled, the groceries fell, the people bickered, and still, the rain came down.In pictures full of wit and good-natured humor, Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon captures the chaos that follows an unexpected downpour.Rain or shine, here is an engaging story that will brighten the day of any reader. Golden Kite AwardBank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year"Spirited... [and] beautifully illustrated." -- Booklist"Shannon creates a gleaming, rain-washed neighborhood ... with theatrical flair." -- Kirkus Reviews David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. Shannon's bestsellers include A Bad Case of Stripes, Duck on a Bike, and Too Many Toys. He lives in Southern California with his family and Roy, their West Highland White Terrier. Golden Kite AwardBank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year"Spirited... [and] beautifully illustrated." -- Booklist"Shannon creates a gleaming, rain-washed neighborhood ... with theatrical flair." -- Kirkus Reviews

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