Book Descriptions
for Rain by Sam Usher
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
Sam wakes up to find it is raining. He loves using his big imagination while playing in the rain. Granddad's sentiments are not the same, he requests Sam be patient for the rain to stop. So, Sam waits and watches his beautifully illustrated watercolor world from his dry window. Soon Granddad is ready to mail the very important letter that he has been writing all day. Alas, the pair step out of their home for their most exciting adventure yet.
Sam Usher graduated from the University of West England. He currently lives in London.
England. Originally published in English by Templar Publishing, part of the Bonnier Publishing Group in 2016. Published in the United States by Candlewick Press in 2017.
© USBBY, 2022. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
Sam and Granddad brave the rain and floods and have the best adventure ever!
Sam wants to go out, but it's pouring rain, so Granddad says they need to stay inside until the rain stops. Sam drinks hot chocolate and reads his books and dreams of adventures while Granddad does some paperwork. When Granddad needs to mail his letter, it’s time to go out—despite the rain and floods—and Sam and Granddad have a magical adventure. The follow-up to the acclaimed Snow, this is the second title in a four-book series based on the weather from creator Sam Usher.
Sam wants to go out, but it's pouring rain, so Granddad says they need to stay inside until the rain stops. Sam drinks hot chocolate and reads his books and dreams of adventures while Granddad does some paperwork. When Granddad needs to mail his letter, it’s time to go out—despite the rain and floods—and Sam and Granddad have a magical adventure. The follow-up to the acclaimed Snow, this is the second title in a four-book series based on the weather from creator Sam Usher.
Publisher description retrieved from Google Books.