After the Rain by Eleanor Spicer Rice & illustrated by Fiona Lee from MIT Kids Press

After the Rain by Eleanor Spicer Rice & illustrated by Fiona Lee 

ISBN: 9781536236385
MIT Kids Press
Hardcover $18.99 USD

My thoughts:  Children relish the idea of rain and playing out in the rain or the puddles after it has rained. Their getting out gives opportunity for learning about earthworms that appear after it rains, what's floating in the puddles, sense the freshness of the air, and the scent of the rain. Just the same, they can dip into the wealth of imagery that is tucked into the illustrations of After the Rain. They can see critters, worms, plants, fungi and discover what happens all around them in the world that exists "After the Rain."

Back pages give definitions and/or explanations of terms and ideas from the story and about the effect of rain on this world.

A nice book to add to one's STEM collection. MIT Kids Press is a strong printer for STEM products. 

About the book: Gorgeously illustrated and brimming with accessible science, this joyful picture book explores the wonders of the natural world after it rains. Puddle-hopping optional!

What happens once the rain stops? To a young child out exploring with her grandmother and dog, the world smells of summer green and turtles and warm bricks. That after-rain smell, known as petrichor, signals to seeds, You can come up now! Bees buzz out of their hives and sip from puddles. Butterflies desert their leafy umbrellas. The rain itself becomes water vapor, which forms clouds. And not everyone ventures up and out. With the sun’s return, worms wriggle deep down in search of shelter while fungi converse with the tangled roots of trees. Illustrated with the sparkling glow of a busy landscape after rain, spreads include relevant “words to say after the rain,” such as evaporation and humidity, in a form that provides context for the meaning. This deceptively simple and imminently shareable picture book by a leading scientist introduces key concepts with energy, gentle humor, and age-appropriate language, inspiring curious readers of all ages to pull on rain boots and beeline for the door.

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.