I really like how the poem builds and unfortunately it didn't work too well when I read it with a nursery group but I'm sure KS1 or 2 groups would appreciate it much more. The book is about a drought in Africa, Kapiti Plain and the animals end up migrating so Ki-Pat(main character) finds a way to bring the rain, and animals, back to Kapiti Plain.

Strength/weaknesses: The repetitive pattern gives the reader a pleasant sensation of predictability which could possibly help enable emerging readers to work their way through the text. Her picture-book, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears, won co-illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon a Caldecott Medal. It seemed logical that after learning about Vikings, Africa could be of interest and should be known about.

Musical Instruments Educational Poster, Musical Instruments, Music Poster, Preschool, Homeschool Resource, Kindergarten ₹200. I believe this is due to the repetition and lyricism of this book making it a joy to read aloud, with the vibrant double-page illustrations by Beatriz Vidal adding to the appeal of this book as something to be shared. This would also be an effective scaffolding exercise as the language used in Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain is quite complex, with lots of tricky words. Content surprises are super annoying, especially when you’re 100+ pages in, so here’s my attempt to help you avoid that! Beatriz Vidal's gorgeous illustrations gives a sense of ancient simplicity that compliments the story in every way.

The illustrations are evocative of African artwork, and unlike many children's books that tell folktales, this one omits the near-obligatory animism and spiritism that permeates tribal cultures. Not so much a weakness as a common element in traditional literature, but in the story the drought ended because an Eagle feather dropped from the sky.The illustrations are done by an artist who has created designs for UNICEF cards; the art was familiar and I think that’s why.

Do young readers ever ask if a causal relationship between the feather dropping and the drought ending has been satisfactorily established? This Kenyan folktale uses a cumulative refrain and the familiar rhythm of “The House That Jack Built” to tell the story of how Ki-pat brought rain to Kapiti Plain.When I asked her what she was talking about, she again answered "I couldn't read the words, they looked weird.

Along the way, he meets several animals who help him on his quest, including a wise old baboon and a group of playful gazelles.In this ten-session Writing Root, which we suggest will take 3 weeks to cover, the children begin by locating Kenya on a map and learning a traditional Kenyan song. It begs to be read aloud with an audience joining in as they catch the rhythm and remember the repeated lines, and I love reading as a community activity. It tells the story of a young Maasai boy named Kondi who helps bring rain to his drought-stricken village on the Kapiti Plain in Kenya.