{"product_id":"when-the-rain-comes","title":"When the Rain Comes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003e\"\"Although\u003cbr\u003eset in faraway Sri Lanka, Fullerton's rhythmic tale holds a universal message: \u003cbr\u003ethat even the smallest and youngest among us can summon up the courage to face, \u003cbr\u003eand overcome, the most gargantuan challenges.\"\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e ★\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt\u003cbr\u003eis time to plant the rice crop in Malini's Sri Lankan community, and the little\u003cbr\u003egirl is both excited and nervous to help for the first time. What if she does\u003cbr\u003eit wrong? Will she be responsible if the crop fails? When the oxcart rumbles in\u003cbr\u003eloaded with seedlings, she reluctantly agrees to watch the big, imposing animal\u003cbr\u003ewhile the driver takes a break. Suddenly, the skies go dark with monsoon rain.\u003cbr\u003eA flash flood pours down the road, separating Malini from the driver and her\u003cbr\u003efamily. They are shouting for her to run for higher ground, but what about the\u003cbr\u003erice? Summoning courage she never dreamed she possessed, Malini resolves to\u003cbr\u003esave ox, cart, and seedlings, no matter what it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAward-winning\u003cbr\u003eauthor \u003cb\u003eAlma Fullerton\u003c\/b\u003e tells Malini's story in expressive free verse that\u003cbr\u003evibrates with emotion and energy. The moods of Sri Lanka's rainy season come\u003cbr\u003ealive as \u003cb\u003eKim La Fave\u003c\/b\u003e, illustrator of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eShin Chi's Canoe\u003c\/i\u003e, uses a fresh style that is both contemporary and\u003cbr\u003eimpressionistic to depict the courage of one little girl facing the power of a\u003cbr\u003emonsoon.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\"A powerful portrait of a child's bravery and perseverance.\"\"--\u003ci\u003eThe\u003cbr\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\"La Fave's richly colored illustrations dramatically\u003cbr\u003eand effectively convey the contrast between the calm, sunny day and the\u003cbr\u003eintensity of the storm.\"\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"","brand":"Schwabe","offers":[{"title":"Like New","offer_id":49106250727676,"sku":"bh10007874","price":5.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/4617\/2412\/files\/4788483482819.jpg?v=1778871475","url":"https:\/\/classroombookshelf.com\/products\/when-the-rain-comes","provider":"Classroom Bookshelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}