Meet Bartholomew, a curious, kind and sweet third grader. One day, Bartholomew wakes up and is convinced he sees a black cloud forming in the clear blue sky.
Welcome to the May 13th stop on the blog tour for I Think It Might Rain by Rick Marchand and illustrated by Nicole Herbut with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for more reviews and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post.
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About the Book
I Think It Might Rain
by Rick Marchand
Illustrated by Nicole Herbut
Published 24 November 2023
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Genre: Children’s Fiction
Page Count: 30
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Meet Bartholomew, a curious, kind and sweet third grader. One day, Bartholomew wakes up and is convinced he sees a black cloud forming in the clear blue sky. “I think it might rain,” he proclaims. But what happens when his family, friends, and classmates don’t believe him? Will he be able to stand up to the bullies who call him names? Will he hold firm in his beliefs?
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Excerpt
IMAGINE the look of surprise on his mom’s face, EYES WIDE OPEN, her MOUTH and JAW nearly touching the floor. “Where do you think you’re going, young man, dressed like that?” she asked.
“To school of course,” Bart replied, quickly adding, “I think it might rain.”
“Mommy, can I wear my rain suit too?” his little sister Olivia asked.
“Not today. The sun is shining, and the weatherman said there is no rain in sight,” replied Mommy firmly.
“He’s wrong!” shouted Bartholomew in a stern and confident voice. “I think it might rain.”
“If you want to be the only silly one on the bus dressed in rain gear, go right ahead,” Mom replied, her eyes raised and a loving smile gracing her face.
Grabbing his lunch with one hand and little Olivia’s hand with the other, Bart strolled confidently down to the end of the driveway to wait for the bus.
My Review
My rating: 4 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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I was granted complimentary access to I Think It Might Rain as part of my participation in a blog tour for this title with Goddess Fish Promotions. Thank you to all involved in affording me this opportunity! My thoughts are my own and my review is honest.
I Think It Might Rain is a cute story about a little boy named Bartholomew (Bart) who has a big imagination, a telescope, and a healthy sense of caution. When he sees a rain storm far off in the distance while getting ready for school he decides to dress in a full rubber yellow rain suit despite the sunny clear sky and faces ridicule all morning. All morning, that is, until break time rolls around and a storm has rolled in, and only Bart and one other well-prepared child are able to enjoy their time outside.
This is a beautifully illustrated book that should capture the attention and imaginations of kids whenever its pulled out. I thoroughly enjoyed looking at each page as I read.
The story itself is a little long, making this the sort of picture book story that’s best for story time read by an adult or for older kids who are just about ready to move on to chapter books. My one complaint isn’t about the story itself or the length necessarily, but the amount of text placed on some pages and the design choice to decrease the font size to accommodate that large text block without blocking the illustration. Differences for emphasis, like the illustrated page of Bart screaming “It’s going to rain!” are fine, but for everything else, the font should remain consistent in typeface and size.
About the Author & Illustrator
Richard Marchand and Nicole Herbut are a father/daughter, grandfather/mother, author/illustrator team creating picture books for young boys and girls. Their stories centre on a young boy named Bartholomew and his family and friends. They are designed to convey a simple yet meaningful message that can help young children learn from and grow with. Rick’s stories were developed with his own daughters who at a very young age wanted him to “read a story from his mouth” and not a book.
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Thank you for featuring I THINK IT MIGHT RAIN today.
Rick Marchand is a new author to me, but I want to thank this blog for the introduction. My kids will love reading this.
I just know my kids will enjoy this book.
Best of luck on the release of your new. It looks like a really fun read.
This would be great to read with my son!
This looks like a really cute children’s story.