“Who wants rain? Who needs April showers? I know who. . . the trees and the flowers!” A delightful series of rhyming questions and answers are prefaced by playful descriptions of the rain as it falls on various objects. “Pit pit pit” on the windowpane. “Gurgle Gurgle” in the gutters. “Rum-a-tum-tum” on a child’s umbrella. A young Asian girl’s experience throughout the gentle rainstorm is showcased in illustrations that begin with her sadly watching the rain through a window and then going outside to play. Wong Herbert Yee’s quietly engaging picture book invites active participation among young listeners, who will use text and rhyming clues to eagerly offer up answers to the questions posed. (Ages 2–4)

It's time to put on your rain gear for a rainy-day romp!

With spring come April showers. It's time to put on a raincoat, grab an umbrella, and head outdoors. The worms like rain, and so do the fish and frogs. But what about the cat and dog? In this lyrical picture book, one spunky little girl discovers just who likes rain--and who doesn't--as she explores the rainy-day habits of the world around her.

Here is the second offering in Wong Herbert Yee's charming seasonal quartet. The simple text and interactive question-and-answer format make this book perfect for reading aloud with preschoolers any time of the year.

Who Likes Rain? is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.