Rain Fish - Hardcover

Rain Fish - An Imaginative Picture Book by Lois Ehlert

Get to know the "rain fish" that come to life during rainstorms in this gorgeous exploration of nature with vibrant collage artwork from the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.

When blue sky turns gray and it rains all day, sometimes rain fish come out and play.
They swim among discards and debris. Do you see them, too? Or is it just me?

About This Picture Book

Through lyrical text and incomparable mixed-media collage illustrations, Lois Ehlert introduces readers to "rain fish"--the varied, colorful, and unique little collections of materials that float along on streams of rain water during storms. From a scrap of newspaper with a seashell eye and feather smile to a piece of cardboard with an orange peel eye and a leaf for a fin, Ehlert's rain fish come in all shapes and sizes.

Creative Exploration for Young Readers

This hardcover picture book celebrates imagination, creativity, and observing the world in your own way. Perfect for children ages 4-8, Rain Fish encourages young readers to discover their own rain fish during rainstorms. The book includes an author's note explaining how Ehlert collected the found materials she used to make the book over the course of a year.

About Lois Ehlert

Lois Ehlert (1934-2021) illustrated numerous inventive, celebrated, and bestselling picture books, including Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Mice, Ten Little Caterpillars, and her own Holey Moley, The Scraps Book, RRRalph, Lots of Spots, Boo to You!, Leaf Man, Snowballs, Waiting for Wings, Planting a Rainbow, Growing Vegetable Soup, and Color Zoo, which received a Caldecott Honor.

Book Details

Rain Fish is a spirited celebration that invites children to observe nature with fresh eyes and discover beauty in unexpected places. The vibrant collage artwork brings each rain fish to life, making this an engaging read for rainy days and creative play.