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Two Little Raindrops

By Adele Lamothe

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Through hilarious illustrations and lively rhyming, two little raindrops make a huge Splish and Splash readers young and old will enjoy!

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In this rhyming picture book two quirky raindrops, Splish and Splash, find themselves far away from their comfortable cloud. They both soon realize that they miss their family. Building up courage, they have to work together to discover a path that leads them home.

“Wee!” said the friends, as they started to giggle.
They swerved and they swam, then they jumped with a jiggle.

The story’s rhythmic beat and use of onomatopoeia make it fun to read aloud, with lovely Illustrations that capture the characters' thrilling adventure. Parents and teachers can use this book to introduce the important role that water plays in our environment, and to show children how wondrous nature can be!

After reading about Splish and Splash's adventure, there is a simple explanation of the water cycle with a diagram, making this book a great way to introduce the water cycle to children. There are also a few practical tips to save water.

When their cloud becomes dark and heavy during a spring storm, two little raindrops named Splish and Splash embark on a lively adventure.


Upon jumping out of the cloud, they find themselves on land and separated from their family. Together, they decide to find their way home and rejoin their family.

After a transformative experience, they complete their voyage through the water cycle by evaporating and forming a cloud with their family in the sky.


To begin with, I absolutely adore the names of the two characters, Splish and Splash. Another thing I appreciated was how Adele introduced them to the reader. “Two little friends, tiny droplets so light. Lived in a cloud which was puffy and white. One was called Splish, he had eyes like a fish, and one was called Splash with a fancy mustache.” 


The charming characters in this story make it a fun and educational way for children to learn about the water cycle!


Like water in the story, the words have a lyrical flow and are pleasant to the ear. The A-B rhyming pattern, deliberately chosen, enhances the fun factor for young readers.


Phonological awareness, a prerequisite for reading, can also be introduced by pointing out the rhyming words. When the read-aloud is complete, readers can compose a list of words that rhyme with splish and splash.


Another little feature I enjoyed was the specific placement of certain words. For example, downhill is written diagonally as if the words were tumbling downward. This technique is sure grab the readers’ attention and have them searching for more unusually placed words.


Tu's illustrations are full of life and an absolute riot. Youngsters are sure to giggle at the hilarious expressions of the main characters.


I really enjoyed the usage of targeted vocabulary and the simplified diagram of the water cycle as well as the tips offered on water conservation.

 

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Ellwyn Autumn

Hello, I'm a Pre-K Head Start Teacher, who writes and reviews children's picture books. I exclusively review children's picture books because I use my teacher hat to analyze the story and how it could be applied in the classroom.

Two Little Raindrops

Written by Adele Lamothe

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Synopsis

In this rhyming picture book two quirky raindrops, Splish and Splash, find themselves far away from their comfortable cloud. They both soon realize that they miss their family. Building up courage, they have to work together to discover a path that leads them home.

“Wee!” said the friends, as they started to giggle.
They swerved and they swam, then they jumped with a jiggle.

The story’s rhythmic beat and use of onomatopoeia make it fun to read aloud, with lovely Illustrations that capture the characters' thrilling adventure. Parents and teachers can use this book to introduce the important role that water plays in our environment, and to show children how wondrous nature can be!

After reading about Splish and Splash's adventure, there is a simple explanation of the water cycle with a diagram, making this book a great way to introduce the water cycle to children. There are also a few practical tips to save water.

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10 Comments

Adele Lamothe – I am thrilled to release Two Little Raindrops, my first children's book, inspired by my love for nature. I hope that children (as well as adults) enjoy reading about Splish and Splash's adventure through this rhyming story. Special thanks to Steven Tu for bringing these two quirky raindrops to life with his beautiful illustrations!
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over 1 year ago
Marina Pegado – What a sweet book. I love that it’s a fun story just as much as it’s educational. I’ll definitely be reading this to my friend’s little ones. I love nature and this book is a beautiful read
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Peter Pedroncelli – This is a truly wonderful book that we all enjoy reading. My son loves to read it over and over again. He particularly enjoys the rhyming structure of the story and the lovely pictures that bring the book to life. As a parent, I'm pleased that the book is both educational and wholesome. I highly recommend Two Little Raindrops and look forward to other books from this author.
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Ilse Lamprecht – My 9yr old daughter absolutely enjoyed every element of the story. She loved the adorable ‘Splish & Splash’ characters and their journey. She loved learning about the water cycle and she really enjoyed reading the book to her baby sister. She has read it more than 5 times, cover-to-cover, and enjoys it every time. She absolutely loved the activity pack from the author. Such a great read for kids of all ages and amazing illustrations to capture their journey.
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Luisa Tstsarolakis – I am a teacher and I will certainly enjoy using this book in my lessons . It is well written and the characters are delightful. What a lovely way to explain the water cycle! Well done Adele Lamothe. I look forward to more books like this !
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Antony Pedroncelli – Such a beautifully written book, which perfectly rhymes on each page of the story as it whisks you along the exciting adventure of the two main characters Splish and Splash. This wonderful STEM book explains nature’s water cycle in the most delightful way, and certainly keeps my child interested and entertained throughout their story each time she reads it.   The lovely, visually appealing illustrations represent the little characters in detail, and it is clear that the author and illustrator have put in a great deal of effort into ensuring that the writing and pictures are synchronized in a fun, loving manner.  Once the story is concluded, the book even adds an informative summary of natures amazing water cycle, including its terminology which will educate kids (and even remind the adult readers).  Two Little Raindrops was highly enjoyable from beginning to end, and definitely deserves a spot on every child’s bookshelf, device, and even their school’s library!
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Evan Tsatsarolakis – Two little raindrops is a very delightful little book using two raindrops to explain the water cycle in a very child friendly fun adventure story . My nephews and nieces enjoyed it very much! Look forward to more picture books from this talented author !
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samantha pillay – Greetings, I am interested in establishing connections with fellow children's book authors. If you would also like to stay informed about my new releases please follow back. Warm regards, Sam
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CMA Legend – So far of what I’ve read, it caught my attention instantly and I’d say that is a very good thing to start with. I love the two characters, they look like they have their own interesting and fun personalities, and I’m sure many kids would be even more interested in the book because of those two wonderful water drops. Another thing I’d like to mention is that the plot is very interesting and not boring at all. I think the plot seems enjoyable and many kids would be attracted to this book.
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Girls Bookish Reads – Looks like a sweet book! Please let me know if there are advanced reader copies available! I'm a book reviewer on Goodreads, Amazon, and Instagram. Thank you!
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About the author

I was born in South Africa to Italian parents. In 2022 I moved to Canada with my husband and 2 kids. Nature is at my doorstep and I enjoy walking, ice skating, paddle boarding and exploring all seasons. Through my books I hope to inspire children to appreciate our beautiful environment. view profile

Published on October 17, 2023

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