Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute book explaining the phenomena that can really happen – a tornado can form over a body of water and suck up whatever is in its way and then rain it out later. That must be where the saying “raining cats and dogs come from.” Lois Wickstrom always has a fun way to explain science to young readers.
Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom is a cute children’s story that has an interesting storyline, sweet illustrations, some adventure, a touch of drama, and even a science lesson at the back of the book.
This cute story is engaging and fun- and the illustrations are interesting and cute. I just wish they had been in colour instead of black and white, as the cover of the book really draws the eye with all the ‘fun’ colours’ and interesting detail. While the inside illustrations are of high quality, I feel that they lack the impact and interest that coloured illustrations would offer. I feel that colour offers so much in the way of capturing the imagination, as well as keeping little minds focused on the ‘adventure’.
But a charming read none-the-less.
Happy reading!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love the use of vocabulary (hankering, ravenous) and the entertaining story… thought it was bizarre it was in black and white .
Overall, “Raining Fish and Frogs” is a delightful children’s book that combines adventure, mystery, and fantasy into a captivating story. With its imaginative concept, well-rounded characters, and beautiful illustrations, this book is sure to be a hit with young readers. It encourages imagination, curiosity, and problem-solving skills, making it a wonderful addition to any child’s bookshelf.
Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What do you do when you fancy trout for breakfast? You go down to Lake Fish-Or-Cut-Bait and see if you can catch something, some days you can, but some days nothing bites, even the mosquitoes who live there.
On one particular day, the wind started howling and sucked up all of the fish, frogs and eels which live in the lake, when it had sucked them all up, it set off to town where it rattled the swings, buffeted the trees and sucked up the balls from the playground, but what happens to them once they are all up in the air?
It has to rain, but this is no ordinary rain, it is raining fish and frogs! What is the phenomenon called when the wind sucks things up and rains them down again? This is an enchanting and informative book talking about the natural world in a fun filled and easy to understand way.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book. What a fun way to teach about the random way that tornados/waterspouts can send frogs, etc. flying. I grew up hearing about this and often wondered how this could happen. Now, at 58, I know how, crazy. My grandson is now fascinated with this and wants to explore it more. I love the book set up. The name of the lake is funny and made us laugh during story time. If you want to know what it was, you have to read the book, I’m not telling. This author makes learning so much fun. She’s really made learning with my grandson enjoyable and brought many giggles with this new knowledge.
Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Raining Fish and Frogs is a fun 26-page story with bright and colourful illustrations by Janet King. The pictures bring Lois’s words to life and children as well as adults will enjoy.
Lois’s stories have messages within, and we get to share these with our children or grandchildren or those that we love. This book is aimed for kids ages 4-8 years of age. It is nice to sit with them and watch as the gears turn, and their imaginations run wild.
It’s not your usual storm. What happens when the weather changes and instead of rain other things fall from the sky. To find out you will need to grab a copy and find out.
An excellent book to enjoy on a rainy day and a perfect gift if you need one.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Raining Fish and Frogs was a fun story that can be enjoyed by the young and young at heart. My great nieces and I love Lois’ books and always look forward to what she has in store next.
Creative story-line with engaging illustrations what can possibly happen while fishing the wind picks up and sucks all the water out of the lake? Can you imagine Raining Fish and Frogs!!
This story is cute and very enjoyable and I love the creativity. Thank you Lois!!
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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 24
Cover Designer – Janet King
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Nothing was biting on the shore of Lake Fish-or-Cut-Bait. Not even the mosquitoes! A ravenous wind sucked up all the water from the lake. It sucked up the fishes and the frogs too. It even sucked up balls from the playground. Then that ravenous wind headed toward town, blowing wind through the branches, and twisting up the playground swings. When that wind could hold no more, rain started falling. It wasn’t an ordinary rain. Balls fell on the steeple and rang the bell. Fish and frogs fell on cars in the streets. A fish even fell into the janitor’s wash bucket. It was as if breakfast was landing on people’s doorsteps.
~ AMAZON ~
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Lois is a former science teacher. She has written a series of science-based folktales, and turned some of them into plays. In each modernized tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending because of learning scientific principles. Lois likes to garden, ride her bike with her husband, cook, and she votes in every election.
