Rain Romp

For the child having a 'grump-day' where everything feels wrong. Discover how a change in weather and some messy outdoor play can turn a bad mood around.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is having a 'wrong side of the bed' day and every small frustration is snowballing into a grumpy mood. Rain Romp follows a young girl who wakes up feeling prickly and out of sorts, finding everything from her hair to her breakfast irritating. The story beautifully illustrates how a change in environment, specifically moving from the stifling indoors to a rainy outdoor adventure, can provide a sensory release for built-up tension. It is a perfect choice for parents of preschoolers and early elementary children who need to see that bad moods are temporary and that physical movement and nature can be powerful tools for emotional regulation. The rhythmic, poetic text makes it a soothing read aloud for a child currently navigating a 'grump-day.'

Anger & Frustration Weather & Seasons Nature & Outdoors Feelings & Emotions Joy & Gratitude Resilience & Perseverance Family & Siblings

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Depicts a child feeling intense frustration and anger at the start.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with everyday childhood anger and frustration. The approach is realistic and secular. The resolution is hopeful, focusing on how a shift in environment and sensory input can reset a child's internal state.