Download the Educators’ Guide for A Place for Rain.

Pitter-patter, splutter splatter, drizzle turns to roar…. DOWNPOUR!

 But where do all those raindrops go? Dirty stormwater runoff can pollute rivers, ponds, and other waterways. So, the classroom in this book plans and builds a rain garden. They collect excess water in barrels, create paths for waterflow, and plant native flowers and grasses that help the water percolate and invite wildlife to feed and pollinate. Readers learn that they too can take an active role in protecting our environment and using water and land sustainably.

Illustrated by Blanca Gómez. Published by Norton Young Readers.