Ada's Rainy Day

Daishu Ma's "Ada's Rainy Day" is a heartwarming and playful picture book about a little girl named Ada who transforms a dreary rainy day into an exciting puddle-jumping escapade with her animal friends. Ada introduces her unique splashing techniques, leading to boisterous fun and a big, humorous splash from Elephant. The story beautifully models sharing, friendship, and making the best of any situation. It concludes with a comforting scene of snuggling, making it an ideal bedtime read for children aged 4-8, offering both lively action and a gentle, cozy close.

As every toddler knows, rain means puddles. And when Ada shares her best techniques with her animal friends, they all get more than they bargained for! It’s raining hard, and little Ada and her pals are stuck inside. Until, that is, she spies some puddles and needs to put them to the test. “One, two, three . . . jump!” she cries. “One, two, three . . . kick! One, two, three . . . splash!” Soon Mouse, Duck, Monkey, and Lion want a go, too—and so does Elephant. “One, two, three . . . WATCH OUT!” Luckily, toweling off and snuggling under the covers is also fun! Bright colors, camaraderie, and amusing expressions make for a cozy bedtime read—one, two, three . . . good night!