When the Rain Came Down

A stunning picture book by Leslie Helakoski and illustrated by Keisha Morris about resilience, survival, and hope found in community.

When the rain came down and the water rose up . . .
thousands fled but many couldn’t leave.

When the rain came down and the water rose up . . .
a community came together.

When the rain came down and the water rose up . . .
hope grew from heartache.

With lyrical text and evocative illustrations,When the Rain Came Downspreads a powerful message of resilience through community building after the tides of a natural disaster and captures the incredible strength of shared humanity even on the darkest days.

Leslie Helakoskiis the author of many picture books, including Are Your Stars Like My Stars?, illustrated by Heidi Woodward Sheffield, andWoolbur, illustrated by Lee Harper. She has also written and illustrated several books, includingHoot & Honk Just Can’t Sleep. She is a recipient of the 2020 Gwen Frostic Award for her work in literacy and divides her time between southern Louisiana and northern Michigan.

Keisha Morrisearned her BFA in illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and has illustrated several picture books, includingThe Truth About Mrs. Claus, by Meena Harris, andAll Aboard the Schooltrain, by Glenda Armand. When she is not drawing, she loves spending time with her wife, daughter, and cats.

• Publisher: Farrar, Strauss, Giroux
• Publish Date: March 12, 2024
• Pages: 32
• Dimensions: 10.3 X 8.25 X 0.42 inches | .81 pounds
• Language: English
• Type: Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9780374390204
• BISAC Categories: Science & Nature – Disasters, Social Themes – Activism & Social Justice, Social Themes – Friendship