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!

Mona Hodgson is the author of nearly 30 children's books and also writes 19^th century historical fiction. In addition to writing and speaking, Mona likes to read mysteries and love stories, hike Arizona, travel to Africa, play table games, and play Wii Tennis. She lives in central Arizona where she spies roadrunners, quail, cottontail rabbits, and even an occasional skunk in her yard.