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The Best Children’s Rain Books | Stories about Rain

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Don’t you love having children’s rain books to read on rainy days?

Reading is one of our favorite rainy day activities

On a cold rainy day my kids love cuddling up to hear stories about the rain. It helps to have some hot cocoa and a warm fire going too! 

Even if it’s not raining it’s fun to have a collection of rain books handy for homeschooling or bedtime stories.

Check out our favorite children’s books about the rain and rainy days below.

Rainy Day Kids Books

Home in the rain by Graham, Bob – Francie and her mum, who is expecting a baby girl, are driving home from Grandma’s in the heavy rain. When they’re still far from home, they stop for a picnic. And as the car steams up, Francie presses her little finger on the window, spelling out “Daddy” and “Mummy” and leaving one space free, ready and waiting for the name of her soon-to-be sister…
Cloudette by Lichtenheld, Tom – Sometimes being small can have its advantages. If you’re a little cloud like Cloudette, people call you cute nicknames, and you can always find a good spot to watch the fireworks. But what about when you want to do something big, like help a giant garden grow, or make a brook babble?
Where does Kitty go in the rain? by Ziefert, Harriet – A lilting kitty mystery combines with rain-centered facts to create an utterly charming fiction/nonfiction picture book. As kids are invited on the search for Kitty, they’ll also discover what different animals do to enjoy, or avoid, a rainy day. Harriet Ziefert’s rhyming couplets pair beautifully with Brigette Barrager’s lush art to make a combination that is sure to please young readers and adults alike.
Worm weather by Taft, Jean – Join in the rainy-day fun, as kids splash through the puddles, affecting another weather enthusiast, a nearby worm. An imaginative and playful story, readers will love seeing the worm delight in the weather just as much as the kids.
Tap tap boom boom by Bluemle, Elizabeth – The clouds are gathering above a city street and soon — tap, tap, boom, boom! As a thunderstorm rolls in, people of all stripes race down to the subway to get away from the crackling rain and wind. With quirky wordplay and infectious rhymes, Elizabeth Bluemle crystallizes an unexpected moment of community, while G. Brian Karas’s warm illustrations show the smiles to be had when a storm brings strangers together as friends.
Rain, rain, go away! by Church, Caroline – RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY is already a well-loved preschool favorite. Now this board book with a full-foil cover will catch everyone’s eye (rain or shine!) as Church’s toddlers and stuffed animals are as adorable as ever in colorful rain gear.

Rain! by Ashman, Linda – One rainy day in the city, an eager little boy exclaims, “Rain!” Across town a grumpy man grumbles, “Rain.” In this endearing picture book, a rainy-day cityscape comes to life in vibrant, cut-paper-style artwork. The boy in his green frog hat splashes in puddles—“Hoppy, hoppy, hoppy!”—while the old man curses the “dang puddles.” Can the boy’s natural exuberance (and perhaps a cookie) cheer up the grouchy gentleman and turn the day around?

Singing in the Rain by Tim Hopgood – I’m singing in the rain, just singing in the rain, Oh, what a glorious feeling!
Spring calls in this classic Broadway number, brought to life in a beautiful picture book―perfect for sharing! Jump in puddles, raise umbrellas, and dance with joy through the pages of this visual story. With colorful, springy scenes and the familiar lyrics, this is a beautiful, gift-worthy, feel-good read-aloud.

The Rain Came Down by David Shannon – 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.

More Kids Rain Books

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Soaked!
  • Hardcover Book
  • Cushman, Abi (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 40 Pages – 07/14/2020 (Publication Date) – Viking Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
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Rain
  • Hardcover Book
  • Rylant, Cynthia (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 48 Pages – 04/25/2023 (Publication Date) – Beach Lane Books (Publisher)
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Hello, Rain!
  • Hardcover Book
  • Maclear, Kyo (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 44 Pages – 04/13/2021 (Publication Date) – Chronicle Books (Publisher)
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Rain Before Rainbows
  • Hardcover Book
  • Prasadam-Halls, Smriti (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 32 Pages – 10/06/2020 (Publication Date) – Candlewick (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 1
Rain! Board Book
Ashman, Linda (Author); English (Publication Language); 30 Pages – 03/28/2017 (Publication Date) – Clarion Books (Publisher)
$6.39
SaleBestseller No. 2
Singing in the Rain
Hardcover Book; English (Publication Language); 32 Pages – 10/17/2017 (Publication Date) – Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (Publisher)
$13.39
SaleBestseller No. 3
Worm Weather (Penguin Core Concepts)
Taft, Jean (Author); English (Publication Language); 32 Pages – 10/20/2015 (Publication Date) – Grosset & Dunlap (Publisher)
$3.99
SaleBestseller No. 4
The Little Raindrop
Hardcover Book; Gray, Joanna (Author); English (Publication Language); 32 Pages – 03/04/2014 (Publication Date) – Sky Pony (Publisher)
$15.67
Bestseller No. 5
Who Likes Rain?
Yee, Wong Herbert (Author); English (Publication Language); 32 Pages – 04/05/2022 (Publication Date) – Square Fish (Publisher)
$7.99
SaleBestseller No. 6
I Am the Rain: A Science Book for Kids about the Water Cycle and Change of Seasons (Includes STEM activities, water conservation tips, and more)
Paterson, John (Author); English (Publication Language); 32 Pages – 03/01/2018 (Publication Date) – Dawn Publications (Publisher)
$7.99
SaleBestseller No. 7
Children Who Dance in the Rain: Children’s Book of the Year Award, a Book About Kindness, Gratitude, and a Child’s Determination to Change the World
Hardcover Book; Susan Justice (Author); English (Publication Language); 32 Pages – 04/15/2023 (Publication Date) – Compassion Project Press (Publisher)
$13.99
SaleBestseller No. 8
The Big Umbrella
Hardcover Book; Bates, Amy June (Author); English (Publication Language)
$10.69
SaleBestseller No. 9
Laney Dances in the Rain: A Wordless Picture Book About Being True to Yourself
Hardcover Book; Willard, Kenneth (Author); English (Publication Language); 32 Pages – 10/25/2022 (Publication Date) – Free Spirit Publishing (Publisher)
$14.79
SaleBestseller No. 10
If I Ran the Rain Forest: All About Tropical Rain Forests (The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)
Hardcover Book; Worth, Bonnie (Author); English (Publication Language)
$1.26
SaleBestseller No. 11
Mushroom Rain
Hardcover Book; Zimmermann, Laura K. (Author); English (Publication Language); 32 Pages – 03/15/2022 (Publication Date) – Sleeping Bear Press (Publisher)
$16.73
Bestseller No. 12
Amazing Creatures of the Rainforest: Rainforest picture book for kids with fun interesting information and fascinating facts
Johnson, Cheryl (Author); English (Publication Language); 52 Pages – 08/07/2022 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)
$14.99
Bestseller No. 13
Rain, Snow or Shine: A Book About the Weather
June & Lucy Kids (Author); English (Publication Language); 32 Pages – 09/09/2021 (Publication Date) – Cloud Forest Press (Publisher)
$8.99
Bestseller No. 14
Lulu and Grandma Dance with the Rain and Lulu y Abuelita Bailan con la Lluvia: Bilingual story and picture book in Spanish and English about adventurous Lulu and Mexican abuelita
Mama K (Author); English (Publication Language); 34 Pages – 09/29/2018 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)
$11.95
SaleBestseller No. 15
Yellow Like a Submarine, Purple Like the Rain: A Rocking Book of Colors
duopress labs (Author); English (Publication Language); 20 Pages – 04/26/2022 (Publication Date) – duopress (Publisher)
$6.99
SaleBestseller No. 16
All That the Rain Promises and More: A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms
Arora, David (Author); English (Publication Language); 263 Pages – 02/01/1991 (Publication Date) – Ten Speed Press (Publisher)
$15.69
SaleBestseller No. 17
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of the Rain Forest
Hardcover Book; Donohue, Moira Rose (Author); English (Publication Language); 128 Pages – 07/17/2018 (Publication Date) – National Geographic Kids (Publisher)
$11.70
SaleBestseller No. 18
Nature Stories: Little Raindrop-Discover an Amazing Story from the Natural World: Padded Board Book
IglooBooks (Author); English (Publication Language); 24 Pages – 12/13/2022 (Publication Date) – Igloo Books (Publisher)
$8.65
Bestseller No. 19
Crying is Like the Rain: A Story of Mindfulness and Feelings
Feinberg, Heather Hawk (Author); English (Publication Language); 36 Pages – 08/24/2021 (Publication Date) – Tilbury House Publishers (Publisher)
$9.95
Bestseller No. 20
Rain: Ready-to-Read Level 1 (Weather Ready-to-Reads)
Bauer, Marion Dane (Author); English (Publication Language); 32 Pages – 03/01/2004 (Publication Date) – Simon Spotlight (Publisher)
$4.99
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  • I am looking for an early reader book called 'Rain'. Story is :
    Blue sky. White clouds
    Grey clouds. Grey sky
    Rain. Rain
    Rain on the black road. Rain on the red car
    Rain on the green grass. Rain on the white house. etc
    and ends when you turn to the last page
    RAINBOW I do not remember the author

    • Hi Doreen! I hate when you can't find a book, but know what you want. I looked and couldn't find anything about the book you are mentioning. Hope you can find some other great rain books in this list.

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