I really loved A Picnic in the Rain by Corinne Delporte! A Picnic in the Rain is a beautifully written and illustrated story about a family of Snails that are looking forward to having a picnic. Snails thrive on rainy weather, so when the day turns sunny the Snail Children are concerned that their picnic will be canceled. I also love the snail facts that are in the book. I believe A Picnic in the Rain is a perfect read for any setting. I highly recommend this book! Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book! My review is also on Goodreads!

Since becoming a mother I've learned to appreciate picture books more!

The ones these days have great lessons in them to be learned and really cute illustrations. I enjoyed reading this one to my toddler and she enjoyed telling me about the pictures in the book. It provides a great tool for bonding with your little one no matter how old they are!

Thanks to Netgalley and Chouette Publishing, CrackBoom! Books for a free digital copy.

Who knew I would find a book about snails picnicking so charming, but I did. The illustrations are adorable and the story is so cute. I think kids will find humor in the story and will enjoy learning about snails!

This is a delightful story that kids will love. An adorable snail family packs a picnic lunch and heads off into the rain to enjoy some quality time together. Unfortunately ( for the snails ) the rain stops and their joy subsides because rain is the perfect weather to have a picnic if you are a snail. Come on... really? Who knew?

Yes these little critters need wetness and moisture to function and a rainy day allows them to glide off and have an adventure of their choice. Does the family give up, pack up and head back home? No way! The sun's arrival will not spoil their good time. They problem solve and come up with an alternative that will allow their much anticipated outing to go on and their joy of being together resumes .

The illustrations are vibrant, lush and gorgeous. The author highlights themes of: enjoying the great outdoors, family bonding, using your imagination and the concept of never giving up. The author has included a segment at the end of the book regarding snail facts. This is a fun, sweet book that I highly recommend.

A very clever topsy-turvy kind of book, where a family of snails go out for a picnic together – only to hate it when they just get settled and the sun comes out! Yes, these critters need the moisture and humidity (terms never used in the very easy-to-read story) and just love the idea of spending the day in the rain. But how can they hope to find rain or the like when it's sunny? The art is nicely cartoonish – not silly and childish, but with an animation kind of flavour – and for a debut, both the text and the illustrations show great promise. Four and a half stars – it may lack the re-readability of a classic but it's a joy nonetheless.

A beautifully illustrated and sweet story about a family of snails who are excited for a rainy day so they can go on a picnic!

A cute twist on what we would expect to make a good day for a picnic and a sweet tale of how the family make it work, despite some unexpected hiccups!

This was really cute. The pictures are vibrant and colorful and the story was very sweet. Would recommend as a gentle spring/summer story.

It’s a cute and small history with a beautiful design
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The kids absolutely loved this one! My six year old thought this was so cute. She was drawn in straight away by the cover and that she was able to easily read the cover and first few pages from first glance. This made her very excited and it was such a fun read for the both of us!

I absolutely adored this sweet tale. The twist of the familiar rhymes and stories that are told to children about the weather and bugs/insects are twisted to fit into a snails perspective in this thoroughly charming book. It made me think of what creatures need to survive and thrive while also learning more about snails and their way of life,

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

I really liked this book and all the characters. Great flow of story. It was a creative twist on the normal picnic story.

The pictures that went with the book were well done, and really colorful. Also the characters themselves were super cute.

Overall, I would read more by this author.

A cute story about a snail family. Would fit well in a spring library collection. Would make children think differently about a rainy day (snails celebrated it, but do we?).

Not going to lie. I totally wanted to read this book because of the cute title, cute cover, and because I love snails in general. I love snails so much that when I would see my grandma leave out the snail poison for her garden, I would throw it in the trash 😬

I don’t want to give too much away about this adorable book, so I’ll just say that the story was quite clever and entertaining. However, I also liked how you could use this book to tie into lessons whether you are a teacher or just looking to have fun with your kids.

For example: you can look for snails in the garden using the facts you learned about snails from the book, you can compare and contrast humans and snails, or you could even have a picnic snail-style.

This was so fun!! “A Picnic in the Rain” would be a great story to read to kids who enjoy playing in the rain, and a great discussion starter for kids who don’t enjoy the rain. It’s a nice, different perspective on how important the rain can be! I absolutely loved the illustrations in this book and each snail character had their own little differences that were so cute. I also loved the snail facts at the end of the book.

Overall a super fun and adorable book!

I do not really like the story but the illustration is super cute and beautiful, i like it. It also has interesting facts about snail!

4.5 Stars
Rainy days are perfect for picnics if you are a snail. The snail family is excited and sets out to enjoy the picnic as it rains. But, alas! The rain stops as the sun shines bright. How can they have a picnic any longer?
The wind works its magic and blows young Margot’s hat into the bushes. She crawls over to find the perfect picnic spot for her family. The day is saved!
A Picnic in the Rain is a super cute book with warm and mesmerizing illustrations. The setting came to life on almost every page. The snails looked dapper in their suits and dresses. This is a different kind of picnic and the one I thoroughly enjoyed.
Oh, there’s also a page at the end with some interesting information about snails. Kids will love this one.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, Chouette Publishing, and CrackBoom! Books and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is such a cute story! A Picnic in the Rain follows a snail family and how dealt with having to change their plans because of a change in the weather. The illustrations are captivating and the story is relatable for readers of all ages.

Cute story with colorful illustrations. Most people wouldn't want to have a picnic in the rain but for this snail family it is a must.

Such a cute story about a family of snails that just wanted to go out for there first picnic of the year.

Very beautiful illustrations.

Thanks NetGalley!

Awww this is too cute and adorable for words! The illustrations are so lush and beautiful. I enjoyed the little fun facts about snails too. A light and calming read, perfect for kids and even adults like me who need a quick escape.