Splash: I Love Being a Raindrop!

By Rebecca Kidd, JulieBelle Ash and Irina Bulgaru

Embark on an enthralling journey with our lively hero in "Splash I Love Being a Raindrop," a delightful children's picture book. This adventure book for kids weaves an enchanting tale about Splash, a spirited raindrop, and his friends Drip, Drop, and Spray. They've been eagerly waiting for their chance to experience the grand earth adventure. Filled with joy and anticipation, Splash "rains" down to Earth, embarking on thrilling adventures that beautifully illustrate the life cycle of water.
Splash's story isn't just an adventure—it's an educational book for kids highlighting the importance of water. With each page turned, young readers aged 3-8 learn about water's essential role in our world, from nourishing plants to quenching the thirst of all creatures. With fun-filled activities at the end of the book, children can further engage with the lessons learned, sparking curiosity and enhancing understanding.

"Splash I Love Being a Raindrop" transcends the traditional storytelling in children's literature, offering a unique blend of fun, education, and spiritual exploration. It encourages readers to appreciate nature, embracing the miracles found in our daily life. In this joy-filled narrative, children realize their significance and uniqueness, fostering a sense of self-worth essential for their growth.

This book stands proudly among inspirational children's books like "Pearl the Raindrop," "Nature Stories: Little Raindrop," "Over and Under the Rainforest," and "Bruce's Big Storm." It bears a similar uplifting spirit and encourages a positive attitude toward life, paralleling classics such as "It's a Small World," "Oh, The Places You'll Go," and "What do you do With an Idea?".

The concept of Splash's story was born from the author's contemplative moments by a mountain stream, exploring ideas of life, adventure, and even reincarnation. This story about a raindrop's earth adventures and eventual return to the heavens is a gentle introduction to the concept of life cycles and transformations.

"Splash I Love Being a Raindrop" invites young readers into a world of joy, wonder, and learning, providing an enriching reading experience beyond mere entertainment. Through Splash's journey, children are taught the value of water, the beauty of nature, and the possibility of life's grand adventure continuing in ways we might least expect.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: May 30, 2017
• ISBN: 9781504371865

Rebecca Kidd

“We illumine the heart and mind with the magic and wonder of the Universe through joyful, uplifting stories that honor All.” Rebecca is a Healing Touch Practitioner and an ordained minister in the Lively Stones Fellowship. She’s a mother and grandmother who loves to laugh and play. She has participated in and facilitated many Team Building and Communication trainings. She delights in others discovering their greatness. She wrote and published Dear Womenfriends, a powerful pocket book of wisdom. She believes in honor and respect for our earth and all of nature, which led to the inspiration for this story. JulieBelle has a Master’s in Education, and from many years of teaching and parenting she knows that every child brings a special gift to the world. Through inspiring literature, it is her joy and honor to help children enliven these gifts! Her published articles, workshops, camps, classes and sessions all focus upon empowering and uplifting the Spirit. She loves capturing nature’s magic through the lens of her Salida, Colorado home.

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