Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends. I’ve got an amazing picture book for you – it launches next month, on March 2nd. It’s beautifully diverse, filled with heart, and written by one of my favorite authors, Rosie J. Pova. And if you leave a comment and share on social media, you’ll be entered in the giveaway of some awesome swag!

SUNDAY RAIN
Written by Rosie J. Pova
Illustrated by Amariah Rauscher
Published by Lantana Publishing (2021)
Ages: 4-8+
Themes: Moving, friendship, imagination
Synopsis: From Amazon:
Elliott has just moved into a new house. He spends his days with his fictional friends, immersed in a book. When an inviting Sunday rain gathers the local kids to play in the puddles, Elliott longs to join in, but he’s too shy to go outside. Soon, Elliott discovers that new friendships are like a new bookβyou just have to plunge into the adventure.

Why I love this book:
- So relatable for young kids – even if they haven’t moved.
- The text is so spot on with the voice of a young child who is the new kid on the block and shy to boot.
- The illustrations are absolutely lovely and will keep the listener and reader engaged from the first page to the last.
RELATED ACTIVITIES
Who knew? On a website sponsored by movers, I found a TON of great ideas for using the boxes and cardboard and other packing supplies that are usually thrown away: https://www.myguysmoving.com/article-after-moving-crafts/
Here’s one example: How about making a sturdy writing/drawing desk for your child?

For detailed instructions: https://www.freekidscrafts.com/make-recycled-cardboard-box-desk/
It’s been a whirlwind week with #WRAD virtual school visits to NYC, Kentucky, Kansas, and Dubai! Yes…that’s right…over 6,000 miles and nine time zones away. It was 10am on Sunday for them and 1am for me (good thing I stay up late!). And I loved every minute of it. I’ll be going back (remotely, of course) to read with some of their other classes.
Another thing I love is supporting my favorite authors – and we can all do some of these things: Buy a copy of their book, review their book, tell friends about their book, and ask your local library to purchase the book for their collection.
And please don’t forget to leave a comment to enter the giveaway of some AWESOME swag from the author.

I hope you all have a safe and wonderful weekend. Next week on Tuesday, we have a Book Birthday for FINDING BEAUTY by Talitha Shipman. On Thursday, I’ll be visiting Kaitlyn Sanchez and her Math is Everywhere Blog for National Inventor’s Day (which is Thomas Edison’s birthday…and mine as well). And next Friday, our Perfect Picture Book will be Birds of a Feather by Sita Singh.
And for more picture book reviews and activities and resources for kids, please hop over to Susanna Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday post.
Congratulations, Rosie! So happy to have you as a RYS Judge and wish you lots of Sunday Rain π
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Thank you, Lynne! Happy to be part of the RYS team π
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Feeling welcome is one of the best feelings — at any age in all types of social and professional situations.
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So true! Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth π
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This looks like a sweet and caring book for kids and the cover is delightful!
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Thank you, Meg. I LOVE the cover, too — Amariah did an amazing job! π
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Congrats on your lovely book.
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Thank you so much! π
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This looks lovely! Thanks for sharing, Vivian & congrats, Rosie!
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Thank you! π
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Congrats to Rosie and Amariah – this beautiful book will help so many children! Thanks for spreading the sunshine about Sunday Rain, Vivian!
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I really hope so, thank you! I’m excited to share it and thanks for the support! π
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My twins would love this book! Look forward to reading it!
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Aw, that is so awesome to hear, Zachary! I hope they enjoy it and please check out my other rainy day activities, including a rainbow snack, and a coloring page on my website: http://www.rosiejpova.com/books
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I’ve seen this book featured on another site and can’t wait to read it. This book will definitely connect to readers and is beautiful too.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Danielle! I hope you enjoy it π
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Those illustrations are so sweet and inviting! And I love ones in which a child looks out the window because there is always a world outside waiting to be explored.
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Thank you, I agree — Amariah’s artwork is so adorable!
And yes — windows are portals! When I was a child, I was always looking out my open bedroom window, day and night — it was one of the best ways to escape (figuratively) lol and daydream!
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This looks really sweet! I put it on my “to read” list & am looking forward to reading it.
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Thank you, Heather — I hope you enjoy it. π
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I’m looking forward to this book! Congratulations, Rosie!
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I hope you enjoy it — thank you for your support! π
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Great book and wonderful review, Vivian. I love finding ways to use all those cardboard boxes to build things for kids (cats when the kids got “too” old.)
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Thank you for stopping by, Maria! Those boxes have unlimited potential, indeed π
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Such a sweet book with a beautiful and inviting cover. Moving is hard for kids. Love the focus on using the cardboard boxes to make things Congratulations, Rosie on a delightful story of friendship..
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Thank you, Patricia π
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This looks like a wonderful book, congratulations Rosie! Also, Vivian love your craft ideas.
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Thanks so much! π
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SUNDAY RAIN looks beautiful and sounds wonderful. I can’t wait to read it!
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Aw, thank you, Jany — I appreciate your support! π
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This looks like a delightful read, Rosie! Wishing you much success & yes, even some puddle stomping!
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Haha… thanks so much! π
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What a lovely book. Congratulations to Rosie and Amariah!
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Thank you π
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Congrats Rosie! It sounds like a great book!
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Thanks, Mary π
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Awww, this book looks delightful! Congratulations, Rosie!
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Thank you, Angie π
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I would love to share this beautiful story with my students. Congratulations!
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That is so exciting, thank you, Melissa! I hope your students enjoy the book and do the rainy day crafts, activities, and coloring page available on my website π If you send me pictures of their art, I will also post them in my online kids art gallery!
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Sounds like a perfect book for beginning a new school year as well. Canβt wait to read !!!
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That’s a great idea, Meredith — thanks for pointing that out π I hope teachers would use Sunday Rain in the classroom.
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