Cloudy with Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett (K-3) If youвЂ™re working on determining authorвЂ™s message what better message is there than, вЂњGoing outside is way more awesome than playing video games?вЂќ 11. On a Magical Do-Nothing Day by Beatrice Alemanga (K-3)ДЄ young girl discovers the wonders of exploring the woods on a wet day. We love the robust verbs throughout the text. Windy days get a bad rap, but the grandmother and grandson in this story make the best of one, with their giggling, kite-flying adventures. When the Wind Blows by Linda Booth Sweeney (PreK-2) This jubilant story of relief from a city heat wave is timeless. When a community withstands prolonged oppressive weather, thereвЂ™s nothing quite like the collective celebration when it finally lifts. How does the weather make us feel? Go on the raucous journey from grouchy to calm in this classic cause-and-effect rainy day tale from a favorite author. The Rain Came Down by David Shannon (PreK-2) Check out Snow and RainВ by the same author as well. Sam and his granddad donвЂ™t let sweltering temperatures stop their planned picnic, but they do run into some unexpected fellow diners as they vie for the perfect spot. The sound words, bursts of dialogue, small details, and impactful punctuation make this a great writing mentor text, too. This rhythmic and rollicking text perfectly captures the frenzy caused by a rainstorm in the city вЂ“ and the fun surprise waiting afterwards. Tap Tap Boom Boom by Elizabeth Bluemle (PreK-2) The diverse and endearing вЂњWeather GirlsвЂќ travel in a posse reminiscent of Ludwig BemelmensвЂ™s MadelineВ as they joyfully observe the weather in each season. The simple, geometric illustrations are perfect to inspire classroom artwork.

A Year With The Wind by Hanna Konola (PreK-1)Д«eginning and ending with a spring breeze, this poetic text describes the windвЂ™s activities in each month of the year. A rainstorm threatens to ruin it all, but ends up supplying one last thing: MUD! 3. Tree climbing, kite-flying, and of course, their favorite nibbles. The pigs have a list of requirements for their perfect picnic. The sweet ending has a perfect message for your classroom community. Thunderstorms can be scary! Racoon searches for a friendвЂ™s company in this fun rhyming read aloud. May I Come In? by Marsha Diane Arnold (PreK-1)

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