The Rhythm of the Rain

Grahame Baker-Smith, a Kate Greenaway Medal winner, delivers a stunning picture book that celebrates the water cycle through the eyes of a curious boy named Issac. As rain falls, Issac's small jar of water joins a magnificent journey, tumbling over waterfalls, rushing through rivers, and eventually reaching the expansive sea. The narrative beautifully explains the continuous movement of water, from the tiniest raindrop to the deepest ocean, capturing its majesty and interconnectedness. This book is perfect for sparking wonder about nature and introducing scientific concepts in an accessible, poetic way for children aged 4 to 11.

A breathtaking picture book about the water cycle from Kate Greenaway Medal winner Grahame Baker-Smith Issac plays in his favorite pool on the mountainside. As rain starts to fall, he empties his little jar of water into the pool and races the sparkling streams as they tumble over waterfalls, rush through swollen rivers, and burst out into the vast open sea. Where will my little jar of water go now? Issac wonders. From the tiniest raindrop to the deepest ocean, this breathtaking celebration of the water cycle captures the remarkable movement of water across the earth in all its majesty.