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Come on, rain
First published 1999 · 32 pages
A lyrical, sensory celebration of community and the pure, physical relief of a summer downpour breaking a city heatwave.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting on a city stoop in the thick, breathless heat of August, waiting for the sky to break. It is a masterclass in sensory atmosphere, building a sweltering, expectant mood through poetic, rhythmic prose that practically sticks to your skin. As the neighborhood waits for relief, the narrative captures a beautiful, quiet yearning that binds mothers, daughters, and friends together. When the storm finally hits, the emotional release is palpable, shifting the pace from a sluggish, heavy crawl to a jubilant, splashing dance. It is a perfect, tender read-aloud for anyone who loves stories that elevate everyday moments into pure magic, celebrating the simple, unifying joy of nature's sudden gifts.
- Mood
- sweltering
- expectant
- jubilant
- sensory
- Tone
- lyrical
- yearning
- joyful
- observant
- tender
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- sensory experiences of summer · community joy · mother-daughter bonds · the relief of nature · shared anticipation
- The writing
- The text is highly poetic and rhythmic, dripping with sensory metaphors and rich onomatopoeia that make the heat and rain feel palpable.
- The arc
- The narrative swells from the sluggish, oppressive weight of a summer heatwave into a jubilant, liberating celebration of relief.
- Who it's for
- Perfect for readers seeking a beautifully crafted read-aloud that captures the magic of everyday urban nature and the shared joy of a neighborhood.
About the book
A young girl eagerly awaits a coming rainstorm to bring relief from the oppressive summer heat
Cecilia Bard Multicultural Library for Peace
Description from Open Library.
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