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Peter Spier's Rain Hardcover – March 9, 1982

by Peter Spier (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 68 ratings
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This wordless picture book captures the beauty and wonder of a brother and sister's joyous experiences in the rain. Come along as they explore their neighborhood, splash through puddles, see where the animals hide, and make footprints in the mud. From the first small drops of rain to the clear blue sky of a bright new morning, Peter Spier's Rain will delight parents and children again and again.
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 6 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Doubleday Books for Young Readers
  5. Publication date
    March 9, 1982
  6. ISBN-10
    0385154852
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0385154857
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Doubleday Books for Young Readers; First Edition (March 9, 1982)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0385154852
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385154857
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 68 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
68 global ratings

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nc hiker
5.0 out of 5 stars Your child writes his or her own story....
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
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Beautiful illustrations, stimulate imaginations, hear the sound of rain.
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Mardi Shaw
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
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Came in great shape & fairly promptly . Great children’s story!!
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Joseph M
5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Spier gifted us with fond memories
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2014
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Along with another reviewer, I'm sadden to see that Rain, and many other of Mr. Spier's beautiful books, is out of print.

My son is now a grown man but my nephew and his wife just had their first child. I was thinking about getting them some of the books that were favorites around here when our boy was growing up.

Rain was one of the first ones that came to mind.

I have a particularly fond memory associated with this book. Many years ago I was sitting in our kitchen while my wife was out in the living room "reading" this wordless book with our young son on her lap. His belly laughter filled the house. I heard them chatting back and forth telling stories about each panel and them breaking out in laughter. I loved just sitting in the kitchen listening to the two of them. Providing the occasion for that kind of joy in a home is a great gift.

It inspired me to write a note to Mr. Spier to describe the scene and tell him how much I appreciated the gift of his work. I sent it off to the publisher without any idea that he might actually receive it. He not only got the note, he responded in a most gracious manner, alluding that he appreciated the positive feedback since his own children weren't quite sure that his occupation as an author of childrens' books was entirely respectable. From his writing, I could see why even his wordless books are so charming.

I highly recommend all of his books. Christmas (alas, also out of print) is another favorite.
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W. L.
4.0 out of 5 stars One of my children's favorite books. Bought it again for my granddaughter
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2015
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One of my children's favorite books. Bought it again for my granddaughter. It was in good condition used, as advertised
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Moi
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2019
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A wonderful book, the photos capture the beauty and wonder of a rainy day for a child. I want to keep it instead of giving it to grands. It was odd that the brother and older sister take a bath together, etc., but take that to be due to cultural difference to where the illustrator is from?
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Ahmad
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived on time as promised and in a good condition.
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2023
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The books arrived on time and were delivered in the condition that had been specified.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Children’s Book
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2018
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My children are now in their 30s and still remember “reading” this book to me and each other. There are no words in the book. Beautiful illustrations with lots of fun details.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The book is in good shape with wonderful illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2018
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The book is in good shape with wonderful illustrations. The cover is faded, with tape over a couple of small tears.
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Juana
5.0 out of 5 stars Precioso
Reviewed in Spain on February 26, 2022
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Todo fue bien. El libro, de segunda mano pero muy bien conservado, empaquetado con cuidado, bien protegido, y entregado dentro del plazo previsto, que era largo, dadas las fechas en que lo pedí (navidad) y que venía de EEUU. El libro además es precioso, una joya, como si te regalaran un día de lluvia. Muy contenta.
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Sophie Foxwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2016
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This was one of my favourite books as a small child, the pictures are so evocative and beautifully detailed. There are no words so you can talk through the story with your child or they can read it to you. The condition was good, we will treasure this book.
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E.G. 83
5.0 out of 5 stars Dessins sublimes- simplicité- un très beau
Reviewed in France on September 20, 2013
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sans texte- livre d'images racontant l'histoire de frère et sœur qui vont se promener un jour de pluie- très beau livre
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balusha
3.0 out of 5 stars 印刷に問題アリの可能性
Reviewed in Japan on September 29, 2012
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星三つは印刷についての点数です。

雨に濡れた蜘蛛の巣にはたくさんの水滴、そしてそれを見る姉弟という絵があるのですが、この本ではなんと水滴が印刷されていません!
図書館で国内版「雨、あめ」を読んだことがある三歳の子供はこの印刷ミスに気づきました。それほど印象に残る絵なのです。

私に届いたものだけがそうなのか、ペーパーバックだからそもそも印刷が悪いのかどうかはわかりませんが、なんとも残念な買い物になってしまいました。

内容に関しては文句無しの五つ星です。
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margaret
3.0 out of 5 stars Très joli livre, difficile à trouver
Reviewed in France on September 23, 2018
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Malgré tout, je n'était pas très satisfait de l'état du livre. Il s'agissait d'un livre de bibliothèque, ce qui n'avait pas été signalé. J'aurais qualifié l'état d'assez bon, plutôt que de bon et, vu ce qui précède, j'ai trouvé le prix (55€ + frais d'envoi) exagéré. Je garde le livre tout de même, puisqu'il n'est pas facile à trouver, dommage qu'il n'y ait pas de réédition! L'envoi était soigné.
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