The Rainmaker

Martha Lamon is a freelance writer and researcher based in Huntsville,
Ontario.

Clarence is the kind of boy who does a lot of wondering. Do clouds taste
good? If you ate a cloud, would you float? When he discovers a tap
marked “drain” with the “d” worn off, he wonders whether it will
rain if he turns the tap. It not only rains, but brings the Rainmaker
onto the scene. He introduces Clarence to his peculiar assortment of
tools: umbrellas that do weird and wonderful things, a can of paint and
a paintbrush that can be used to make rainbows, and best of all, a key
that can unlock thunder and lightning. The Rainmaker eventually leaves
Clarence in charge of the tap, and Clarence intends to have a good time.


This delightful book will make parents grin and children laugh out
loud. The author mischievously puts to literal use several verbal
expressions associated with rain (e.g., it’s fun when it rains cats
and dogs but watch out when they start coming down in buckets!). The
beautifully rendered illustrations are a perfect match for the quirky
story. Highly recommended.