Category: Children's Picture Book
Hardcover | 40 pages | 979-8-90115-010-8
Trim Size: 8.5” H x 10.3” W
Publication Date: April 7tn, 2026
List Price: $18.99 USD
Publisher: Starfish Bay® Publishing
Genre: Realistic Fiction with Fantasy Elements
Reading Level: Grade K-1
Interest Level: Grades PreK-2
Guided Reading Level: H
Lexile® Measure: 400L
Accelerated Reader® Level/Poin: 2.1/0.5
Using the magic of their imaginations, two children have fun indoors on a rainy day.
Drip, drip, drippity drop, the rain just won’t stop, and two siblings are determined to turn a boring day indoors into a playful adventure. Using the magic of imagination, the pair build a boat to meet mermaids and have an exclusive tea party with their toys. As the weather outside worsens, and it storms, the new sounds create more opportunities for play. This is a delightful story that encourages children to use their imaginations and co-operate on a day indoors. Featuring lush illustrations that capture the joy and fun of imaginative play.
Christine Kodomichalos was raised in a family of ten with two dogs, three birds, and a turtle. Growing up in the southern suburbs of Sydney, she spent most of her time climbing trees and paddling down rivers with her siblings. Today she lives by the beach in Sydney, Australia, and still loves outdoor adventures. In fact, many of her stories are inspired by the fun she has had exploring nature with her family. When Christine is not writing, she is working in primary schools as a diverse learning teacher. Christine has a Masters in Inclusive Education and is passionate about creating opportunities for all children to shine.
Katya Zolina is an artist and illustrator from St. Petersburg, Russia. Katya loves to make her illustrations cheerful and humorous to give hope and happiness to children and their parents. She has completed two books for the La La Book Company and also creates her own children’s books. She draws both traditionally and digitally. Katya’s interests include interior design, painting, running, and singing. She is married with two young boys.
Key Features:
- The perfect story to encourage ideas for imaginative play.
- Wild adventures and exciting moments await—all from the comfort of home.
- Humorous and lively illustrations that perfectly capture the fun and joy of young imaginations.
Themes:
- Imagination and creativity - Using pretend play to overcome boredom
- Sibling relationships - Older sibling comforting younger sibling
- Overcoming fear - Managing storm anxiety through play and comfort
- Making the best of difficult situations - Finding fun indoors on rainy days
- Family dynamics - Parents sleeping/resting while siblings play
- Transition and change - From storm to sunshine, fear to joy









