Quick Look
The twins are on a country walk when it starts to rain. They love splashing about, but where do all the animals go?
Description
Stef takes the twins out for a walk to the pond. On their way they pass through fields full of flowers, grasshoppers and bees. They stop at a farm, where they feed the hens, pigs and ponies. But when they reach the pond, the clouds turn grey and it starts to rain. The twins love splashing about in the rain. But where do all the animals go when it rains?
A wonderfully detailed picture book, with a variety of animals to spot, which will be enjoyed time and time again.
Reviews
'A charming book that looks at a variety of animals and how they take shelter from the rain'
--Family Interest, March/April 2010
'Young children love nature and this beautifully illustrated book gives plenty of oppurtunity for spotting wildlife of all kind... This book is not only lovely to look at, but gives scope for some interesting discussions about nature'
-- Creative Steps, March/April 2010
'Full of fun, detail and optimisim, this book encourages simple observation of nature by watching, walking and sensing -- or perhaps by just jolting the reader to get out and about!'
-- Gill Roberts, Carousel, June 2010
'The detailed illustrations teach children about what happens when the weather closes in!'
-- Juno, Summer 2010
'A lovely story to share with older pre-school children and those in their first year at school ... this is a fresh and colourful presentation of the answer to an age-old question. Don't forget to look at the end-papers.'
-- Beverley Mathias, The School Librarian, Summer 2010
'A lovely book for your spring basket with lots of details to spot.'
-- smilinglikesunshine blog, April 2012
Author
Gerda Muller is an acclaimed Dutch children’s author and illustrator. Born in 1926 in Naarden, Netherlands, Gerda studied at the Fine Arts School of Amsterdam and L'École Estienne of Paris and has lived in France for over 70 years. Gerda's greatest inspiration is her love of nature and her picture books are treasured for their vibrant and detailed illustrations of the natural world. Gerda has illustrated over 120 books for children many of which have been translated into multiple languages. She is the creator of The Wildwood Elves, The Town Musicians of Bremen, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the wordless Seasons board books, A Year Around the Great Oak, and A Year in Our New Garden, a USBBY Outstanding International Book.
