{"product_id":"rain-falls-melina-mangal-board-book","title":"Rain Falls -- Mélina Mangal, Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin cousins Kamali and Josiah in exploring the sensations of walking in the rain.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eRain Falls\u003c\/i\u003e, two young children, guided by an adult, take an autumn walk through a city neighborhood, splashing in puddles and squishing through mud. They notice how the rain changes everything around them--the ground is soaked, the leaves are soggy, and raindrops dance all around. But rain doesn't last forever. When the sun begins to peek out from behind the clouds, they enjoy feeling the warm sunshine on their smiling faces. Rain brings rainbows and makes the world sparkle and shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRain Falls: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNurtures Early Learning Skills: \u003c\/b\u003e From raindrops to the sun peeking out from behind the clouds, children learn about the changes in weather and nature, and how rain comes and goes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRelatable Language for Little Learners: \u003c\/b\u003e Simple text and vivid illustrations are used throughout the toddler book to help little ones connect to nature in a fun and easy-to-understand way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes Helpful Tips for Parents \u0026amp; Caregivers: \u003c\/b\u003e This children's book features additional guidance and engaging toddler activities to help children learn more about how rain transforms their own neighborhoods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutside Our Window Board Books Series: \u003c\/b\u003e This book is part of the \u003ci\u003eOutside Our Window Board Books\u003c\/i\u003e series, which encourages children--especially those in urban environments--to explore, protect, and delight in nature. Each book in the series focuses on one feature of the natural world (like rain), one sense (touch), and one communication or relationship skill (change and flexibility). The books emphasize community and encourage children and families to explore the natural world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mélina Mangal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Free Spirit Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 24\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Board Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.00h x 7.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798885548496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2026 pg. 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking at the intersection of nature, literature, and culture, \u003cb\u003eMélina Mangal's\u003c\/b\u003e writing highlights youth whose voices are rarely heard, and the people and places that inspire them to explore their world. Her books from Free Spirit include \u003ci\u003eJayden's Impossible Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJayden's Secret Ingredient\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Outside Our Window Board Books series. She is also the author of short stories and biographies for youth, including \u003ci\u003eThe Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just\u003c\/i\u003e. She won the Carter G. Woodson Book Award and was named an NCSS\/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. Mélina also works as a school library teacher in Minnesota and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, whether it's in her backyard or hiking in the woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStella Lim\u003c\/b\u003e is a Korean illustrator based in Seoul. She studied fine art at the Seoul Women's University and illustration at Kingston University in London. She draws inspiration from her childhood in rural South Korea, and likes to bring something new to each project she works on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mélina Mangal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68298105585892,"sku":"9798885548496","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9798885548496.jpg?v=1794642287","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/rain-falls-melina-mangal-board-book","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}