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Cloudette, the littlest cloud, finds a way to do something big and important as the other clouds do.

"What's a witch to do when a rainstorm threatens the Halloween Parade? Make it fun, that's what!"--Back cover

The hugely wugely spider tries to climb up the water spout like all the small spiders and, when he gets stuck, they help him out so when the rain comes, he tries to return the favor.

After days of being in a cave with the rest of his herd due to torrential rains, Elmer the patchwork elephant is ready for some time alone, but first he must get help to rescue Young Elephant from an island formed by flood waters.

A young girl eagerly awaits a coming rainstorm to bring relief from the oppressive summer heat. "Come on, Rain!" Tess pleads to the sky as listless vines and parched plants droop in the endless heat. Then the clouds roll in and the rain pours. And Tess, her friends, and their mothers join in together in a rain dance to celebrate the shower that renews both body and spirit.

Four young crocodiles find all sorts of ways to keep busy on a rainy day.

Rocket and his friend Bella plan to spend the day outside, but their perfect day is nearly ruined by the rain.

Although her parents love walking in the rain, Baby Duck does not--until Grandpa shares a secret with her.

"A rainy day dashes Jenny and Joanna's hopes for a fun day at the beach with their grandmother. In the end, imagination combined with Grandma's ingenuity makes for a fun-filled day" Cf. Our choice, 1999-2000.

Instead of grumbling about the rain, two little girls enjoy how it makes shiny black streets, forms fun puddles, and sounds like tap dancers on the roof of their bus.