Where Do They Go When It Rains? - 2nd Edition by Gerda Muller (Hardcover)

About the Book

A charming story which encourages children to look more closely at the bugs and animals around them; from the creator of USBBY-honored A Year in Our New Garden

Book Synopsis

Luke and Marion go for a walk to the pond with their cousin on a bright sunny day, spotting lots of animals on the way. But when they get there, it starts to rain. The twins love splashing about in the puddles, but the animals are nowhere to be seen! Where do they go when it rains?

The insects take shelter in the grass and leaves, while the ducklings huddle under their mother�s wings. But the pigs are having fun rolling around in the mud in the farmyard! Young readers will love to spot the details in Gerda Muller's illustrations as they discover which animals love the rain as much as the twins, and which hide away until it passes.

From the creator of USBBY-honored A Year in our New Garden, this tenth anniversary edition of Where Do They Go When it Rains will delight young nature lovers.

Review Quotes

Praise for Gerda Muller:

'Unpredictable, stimulating and ultimately confidence-inducing ... Gerda Muller draws each activity and animal with great detail and attention.'
- The New York Times on A Year Around the Great Oak

'Realistic, delicate paintings use pattern, light and soft colors to track nature's transformation of the old oak tree during a single year in an innocent style reminiscent of Barbara Cooney. Simplified natural details of individual plants, birds and animals invite close inspection, while holistic scenes of the oak evoke an idyllic seasonal atmosphere. A charming celebration of the changing seasons.'
- Kirkus Reviews on A Year Around the Great Oak

'The beautifully detailed paintings invite close inspection as the seasons change'
- School Library Journal on A Year In Our New Garden

'Gerda Muller's enchanting illustrations, filled with details, will keep little readers engaged.'
- San Francisco Book Review

'Exquisite in beauty and detail.'
- Youth Services Book Review

'Children will relish the myriad small details in the artwork ... While there are many versions of this story out there, here's one worth adding to collections.'
- Booklist Online on Goldilocks and the Three Bears

About the Author

Gerda Muller is an acclaimed Dutch children�s author and illustrator. Born in 1926 in Naarden, Netherlands, Gerda studied at the Fine Arts School of Amsterdam and L'�cole Estienne of Paris and has lived in France for over 70 years. Gerda's greatest inspiration is her love of nature and her picture books are treasured for their vibrant and detailed illustrations of the natural world. Gerda has illustrated over 120 books for children many of which have been translated into multiple languages. She is the creator of The Wildwood Elves, The Town Musicians of Bremen, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the wordless Seasons board books, A Year Around the Great Oak, and A Year in Our New Garden, a USBBY Outstanding International Book.