Willow Takes on the Weather - by Rachel Noble (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Sporting her sunglasses, sunscreen, and swimsuit, little Willow has BIG plans for a bright, beautiful day. She's ready to dance, splash, fly, and have great fun in the sun!

But Weather has plans of its own. Personified as larger than life characters, a storm rolls in: Wind howls, Dark Clouds blow in, and Rain falls.

Wearing her cloudiest attitude, Willow tries, with a shout, a mighty breath, and a strong arm, to show Weather who's boss. Shown in dramatic colorful washes vividly depicting both the depths of Willow's determination and the resilience of Weather, Willow's efforts are mighty. But ultimately, there's no changing Weather's plans--not even for a strong little one like Willow.

Just when Willow thinks her fun is rained out, a surprise is in store. Nudge, Tap-tap, Drippity drop. Far from fair-weather friends, Wind, Dark Clouds, and Rain are ready to play. But can fearless, determined Willow banish her stormy attitude long enough to accept changed plans, new friends, and a fresh way to play?

Readers will want to grab their jacket and rain boots and splash into Willow's playful, imaginative adventure, which proves that even stormy days are brimming with so many fun possibilities.

Review Quotes

"Readers with a taste for solitary play who identify with characters such as Peter in Ezra Jack Keats' Snowy Day will enjoy this summery alternative."
--Kirkus Reviews

"A little girl pits herself against the forces of nature and learns that acceptance and compromise can mean success in this charming, funny picture book."
--Booklist

"Willow's attitude shift to make the most of an unwanted change sets a good example for kids to follow. This picture book would work well warming up a storytime or classroom crew to a lesson about the weather; it's also worth keeping on hand to pull out as a mood booster for a group of kids stuck inside on a rainy day."
--BCCB

About the Author

Rachel Noble is a children's writer specializing in writing all the big and important feelings children have. She also loves writing about strong girls, like Willow, and is also the author of Peas in a Pod (Amicus Ink), Marty (Holiday House), and Finn's Feather (Enchanted Lion). She lives next to a forest in Australia with her husband, four children, crazy dog Eddie, and Cleo the cat.

Annabel Tempest doesn't mind stormy weather and enjoys splashing in rain puddles. She also loves swimming in the wild, collecting shiny things, and picture books, of which she has illustrated many, including Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket (Two Lions) and How to Change the World (Puffin). She lives in Somerset, England with her husband, three huge growing boys, a big bouncy dog and a small slightly silly dog who is seriously cuddly.