O Rain Come
It’s so hot! Lilato and Mayamiko are bored.
Ndo-ndo! But what is that sound?


















Engagement Questions for “O Rain Come”
Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:
Creativity & Imagination:
- What do you think Lilato and Mayamiko imagined when they heard the sound “Ndo-ndo”?
- If you could create a new game to play on a hot day, what would it be?
- Imagine the rain could talk. What would it say to the children?
Feelings & Emotions:
- How do you think Lilato and Mayamiko felt when they were bored?
- What emotions might they have experienced when the rain finally came?
- Can you recall a time when you were waiting for something exciting? How did it feel?
Nature & Science:
- Why do you think it gets so hot before it rains?
- What changes happen in nature when it starts to rain?
- Can you name some animals that enjoy the rain?
✍️ Written by: Fiske Serah Nyirongo
🎨 Illustrated by: Eidin Griffin
🎭 Designed by: Jennifer Jacobs
📝 Edited by: Margot Bertelsmann
In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)
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