It's Raining Bats & Frogs
By Rebecca Colby
The Story
A little witch determined to save her town's Halloween parade from rain uses her magic to change the storm — first to cats and dogs, then hats and clogs, then bats and frogs.
Why It's Special
For the kid who thinks every problem deserves a bigger, weirder solution, Delia's parade-saving magic is a delight.
- Big idea: Solving a problem often means trying, failing, and trying again — with a little humor along the way.
- Vibes: Playful, spooky-but-sweet, full of rhyming surprises.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love rhyming words and silly wordplay
- enjoy Halloween stories that aren't too scary
- like to predict what happens next
- are working on trying again after something doesn't work
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What were all the different things Delia turned the rain into?
- Imagination: If you could make it rain anything, what would you choose?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Delia felt when her first magic trick caused problems?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever had to try more than one idea to fix a problem?
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think raining cats and dogs caused trouble for the parade?
