Ellie & The Rainy Day by Kimberly Davis-Peters

Ellie wakes up excited for a sunny day but finds it's raining. Initially disappointed, her mother shows her how to have fun in the rain by jumping in puddles and singing. They enjoy a rainy day lunch and Ellie paints a picture of their day. As the rain ends, they see a rainbow. At bedtime, Ellie realizes rainy days can be fun too.

What was Ellie's initial reaction to the rainy day?

• She was excited to play in the rain.

• She decided to read a book instead.

• She wanted to go back to sleep.

• She was disappointed because she couldn't play outside.

How did Ellie and her mother first start having fun in the rain?

• By building a fort inside.

• By jumping in puddles.

• By watching a movie.

• By baking cookies.

What did Ellie and her mother do after jumping in puddles?

• They took a nap.

• They watched the rain from the window.

• They sang to the rain and twirled umbrellas.

• They went inside to dry off.

What did Ellie create to remember her rainy day fun?

• A video.

• A painting called Rainy Day Art.

• A poem.

• A scrapbook.

What did Ellie see in the sky after the rain stopped?

• A flock of birds.

• A shooting star.

• A rainbow.

• A plane.