Iron Canuck Reviews & More: Blitz: I Think it Might Rain by Rick Marchand, illustrated by Nicole Herbut with an excerpt, giveaways, and my review

I THINK IT MIGHT RAIN

by Rick Marchand

Illustrated by Nicole Herbut

GENRE: Children's Fiction

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/202680069

BLURB:

Meet Bartholomew, a curious, kind and sweet third grader. One day, Bartholomew wakes up and is convinced he sees a black cloud forming in the clear blue sky. "I think it might rain," he proclaims. But what happens when his family, friends, and classmates don't believe him? Will he be able to stand up to the bullies who call him names? Will he hold firm in his beliefs?

EXCERPT:

IMAGINE the look of surprise on his mom’s face, EYES WIDE OPEN, her MOUTH and JAW nearly touching the floor. “Where do you think you’re going, young man, dressed like that?” she asked.

“To school of course,” Bart replied, quickly adding, “I think it might rain.”

“Mommy, can I wear my rain suit too?” his little sister Olivia asked.

“Not today. The sun is shining, and the weatherman said there is no rain in sight,” replied Mommy firmly.

“He’s wrong!” shouted Bartholomew in a stern and confident voice. “I think it might rain.”

“If you want to be the only silly one on the bus dressed in rain gear, go right ahead,” Mom replied, her eyes raised and a loving smile gracing her face.

Grabbing his lunch with one hand and little Olivia’s hand with the other, Bart strolled confidently down to the end of the driveway to wait for the bus.

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Richard Marchand and Nicole Herbut are a father/daughter, grandfather/mother, author/illustrator team creating picture books for young boys and girls. Their stories centre on a young boy named Bartholomew and his family and friends. They are designed to convey a simple yet meaningful message that can help young children learn from and grow with. Rick's stories were developed with his own daughters who at a very young age wanted him to "read a story from his mouth" and not a book.

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/47037466.Rick_Marchand

PURCHASE LINKS

AMAZON https://amazon.com/dp/0228872723

INDIGO CHAPTERS https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/i-think-it-might-rain/9780228872726.html

BARNES & NOBLE https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-think-it-might-rain-rick-marchand/1144413883

BOOKTOPIA https://www.booktopia.com.au/search.ep?keywords=9780228872726

WALMART https://www.walmart.com/search?q=9780228872726

GOODREADS GIVEAWAY

Join Bartholomew's journey of belief and courage! Enter to win a e-copy of 'I Think It Might Rain'—a heartwarming tale of kindness overcoming doubt.

Giveaway ends May 20, 2024.

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/388016

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GIVEAWAY

Rick Marchand will award a $15 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter.

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/28e4345f4899/

My Review - 5 of 5 stars -

This was a cute story, demonstrating the power of believing in oneself. Bartholomew saw something in the distance and made a decision to be prepared. He was teased and bullied, but believed that he was still right. When it was proven to be true, he was one happy child. I enjoyed the positive support from the adults and the good-natured response of his best friend. Would make a great bedtime story. I enjoyed the beautiful illustrations by Nicole Herbut.