Where Does the Butterfly Go When It Rains

by May Garelick, Nicholas Wilton (Illustrator)

Rain. Rain. Rain. Rain. Where does the butterfly go when it rains?May Garelick's rhythmic text explores what happens to various animals when it rains. Where do they go? What do they do?

Nicholas Wilton's illustrations are a rich visual experience that haunt the reader like an illusive dream.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Nature, Animals, Fiction, 1st Grade

Library Binding

First published January 1, 1961

Reviews

[Elizabeth S · Rating 2 out of 5]

It bugged me that it never answered the question.

[Jeremy Maddux · Rating 5 out of 5]

My mom used to read this to me as a kid. There was something very specific but enchanting about it. I had the pleasure of reading it to her recently as she recovered in the hospital and it was an experience I wouldn't trade for anything.

[Joanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was deeply intrigued by the mystery of where the butterfly goes when it rains, and I loved to listen to this story and look at the illustrations and try to figure out different theories. It has been re-illustrated and I haven't read the new version, but I am partial to the old, blue illustrations.

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I haven't seen the original version of this book with art by Leonard Weisgard (1961) but I think I would prefer it over this version which was illustrated by Nicholas Wilton (he gives human faces to the animals).

This is a perfect introduction to the art of wondering, which is important for understanding how science works. From the story:

And the mole
and the bee
and the bird in there tree—
where do they go when it rains?

A mole can stay in a hole.

A bee can fly back to the hive.

I've heard that a bird tucks its head under its wing.

I would hope that a class discussion would ultimately encourage the kids to wonder if any of these statements are true. Do animals take shelter from the rain? Does a bee hide in the hive when it rains? How often does a mole come out of its 'hole'? And when it does come out, does it pay attention to the weather?

And, of course, the most important question: How can we find answers to these questions?

[Manna_Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another favorite from grade school Weekly Reader! I LOVED this story!!The curiosity and and the drawings... It's exactly as I remember it and am happy to share it with my girls now that we've found this treasure in my hope chest.

[Adriana · Rating 4 out of 5]

beautiful acrylic painted illustrations, lovely lyrical text

[Shannon Burgess · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was intrigued as soon as I saw the title so I had to read it. Yes I know it's a kids book but what a great question.

[Kristiana · Rating 2 out of 5]

They never answered the question. The pictures are nice, but I wouldn’t reach for this one again.

[Siskiyou-Suzy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Where Does the Butterfly Go When it Rains is a sweet little one-color picture book that briefly educates about what various animals do in the rain while also introducing questions. The central question -- where does the butterfly go? -- is unanswered by the end of the book, but I enjoy the way children are encouraged to ask questions and seek answers on their own.

(My used copy has written in it: Mrs. Schaab.)

[Serge Smagarinsky · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book for little naturalists and thinkers. The question and answer format accompanied by inconsistent rhyming patterns and encouragement to observe nature all work well together in making an engaging book.

[Alana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great nature book for little ones that can easily have activities planned afterwards

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved to pair this with MUSHROOM IN THE RAIN by Mirra Ginsburg for preschool storytime when I was a children's librarian in a public library. It always generated discussion!

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

talks about animal adaptation, or habituation in realtion to weather

[Deborah Harris]

RL 2.50 GRL-L

AR Quiz No. 40019 EN Nonfiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: LG - BL: 2.0 - AR Pts: 0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP

[Marta Rodriguez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good as a child's book.

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 3 out of 5]

128 - 2016

[Claudia]

This book is about animals and where they go when it rains. The narrator starts by wondering where butterflies go when it is raining. He then lists a bunch of animals that he know where they go when they rain. He goes through explaining how some animals hide away and how some animals stay out in the rain because they do not mind it. The ending is left open for readers.
I really like this book. The pictures were in a unique calming blue color, the illustrator also had a unique way of drawing. I liked that there were a lot of words on the pages but it was very simple. A lot of times books this simple only have one sentence on the page but this book had a good mix of simple short sentences and longer, more complex sentences. I also enjoyed the mystery at the end, it leaves to reader wondering and is open to brainstorm ideas on where butterflies go when it rains.
This would be cute book to read aloud to my class when we are learning about animals. It would also be a good idea to read when it is raining outside, or if we are doing a unit on butterflies. It is also a good book to introduce the concept of brainstorming since children can brainstorm where butterflies go when it rains.