Enjoy the adventures of Sam and Granpa in Rain by Sam Usher. It is a beautiful hardback picture book that is a joyful observation of a boy’s special relationship with his grandfather. Sam wants to go out but it’s pouring with rain, so he and Grandpa decide to stay inside until the rain stops. Sam drinks hot chocolate and reads his books and dreams of adventures while Grandpa gets on with his important paperwork. Grandpa seems to have a VERY important letter to write. Then that very important letter has to be posted, despite the rain and floods. As they finally go outside, Sam and Grandpa have a magical adventure. Sam and Grandpa brave the rain and floods, and have the best adventure ever! Age 2 – 6 years Sam Usher’s glorious illustrations bring the fun of a rainy day to life Children will identify with the cosiness of being inside while rain pelts down, and with the impatience to go outside and have an adventure! Educational Benefits of Rain by Sam Usher: develop the ability to expand the story being read by looking and discussing the illustrations develop creativity and imagination develop the love of books learn about rain develop imaginative story telling skills Hardback Dimensions – 184mm x 134mm x 7mm with 40 pages.
