Thank You, God, For Rain: Level 1 (I Can Read! / Desert Critters Series)

For those who think the desert is a lot of hot sand and cactus, here’s a reminder that it’s also teeming with God’s creatures! Another entry in the I Can Read™ series of books for early readers, Thank You, God, for Rain reminds youngsters that we should be grateful for even the simplest things. Intended for level-two readers, Thank You, God, for Rain is peopled with a variety of desert critters---from owls, wrens, and roadrunners to jackrabbits, lizards, and crickets---all of whom have reason to be thankful for a cool summer rain. And the clever twist at the end---they pile into a play swimming pool filled with rainwater---is sure to delight young readers!