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Singing in the Rain

Tim Hopgood author Arthur Freed author Nacio Herb Brown author

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Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:7th Sep '17

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A stunningly illustrated picture book, based on the classic song.

Based on the classic song, this beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates rain and all its fun. Jump in puddles, raise umbrellas, and dance with joy through the pages of this gorgeous story. Contains a sing-along CD with song by Doris Day and an exclusive reading with page-turn signals.'I'm singing in the rain, Just singing in the rain. What a glorious feeling. I'm happy again!' Based on the classic song, this beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates rain and all its fun. Jump in puddles, raise umbrellas, and dance with joy through the pages of this gorgeous story. Sweet and positive in its message, with bright, eye-catching art, this book is an uplifting celebration of rain! ''Singing in the Rain' is one of the world's best-loved songs and the centrepiece of one of my favourite films. I love the song's positive message, and the iconic sequence of Gene Kelly dancing in the rain always raises a smile. As adults we tend to think of rain as an inconvenience rather than the joyous thing that it is. Next time it rains, step outside, feel the rain on your face, and give the clouds up above your biggest smile!'

'Hopgood does the impossible and makes a song as ubiquitous as What a Wonderful World feel fresh again. With dazzling artwork that jumps off the page, the colours of the rainbow never looked prettier' (Praise for What a Wonderful World) * Huffington Post *
'Reading the words in print, rather than simply hearing them, made me think much more about what the song says to us about the wonders of our world and the importance of love' (Praise for What a Wonderful World) * Parents in Touch *
'The words are enriched by gorgeous illustrations' (Praise for What a Wonderful World) * Carousel *
'Every page is so lovely, so appealing, it demands long, close attention' (Praise for What a Wonderful World) Gwen Grant, Armadillo Magazine * Armadillo Magazine *
'The words to this famous song are given new life in this beautiful book' (Praise for Walking in a Winter Wonderland) * Book Trust *
'Lovely, tuneful, wintry choice' (praise for Walking in a Winter Wonderland) * The Guardian *
'Hopgood's crayon and pastel illustrations capture the sheer wonder of winter' (praise for Walking in a Winter Wonderland) * Kirkus *
'A seasonal classic in every sense' (praise for Walking in a Winter Wonderland) * The Daily Mail *
"Tim Hopgood’s exuberant illustrations that accompany the words based on Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown’s song too, make rain a joyful experience." * Red Reading Hub *
"The perfect gift to share with all the family" * Lancashire Evening Post *

ISBN: 9780192746368

Dimensions: 284mm x 289mm x 18mm

Weight: 562g

32 pages