A story of a little girl who loves to dance in the rain—no matter what anyone thinks
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Laney Dances in the Rain A Wordless Picture Book About Being True to Yourself story by Ken Willard, illustrated by Matthew Rivera
Laney loves to dance in the pouring rain. One day, she encounters a scowling boy who tries to ruin her fun outside. But with the support of her mom, Laney goes back to what she loves—even after the boy attempts to destroy her beautiful yellow raincoat. When Laney embraces her true self, she brings joy to herself and her neighbors.
October 2022
978-1-63198-665-9 $16.99 Juvenile Fiction/Self-Confidence/ Wordless 32 pp., full-color, 10" x 10" Hardcover with jacket Ages 4–9
Key Features • Wordless stories allow young children to use their imagination to tell the story in their own words and their own way • An empathy-building storyline supports selfbelief and self-expression even in the face of skepticism or criticism • Wordless picture books are especially helpful for non-native English speakers and children with learning differences such as dyslexia • A special section for adults offers discussion questions to use in exploring the story with children
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Ken Willard is a lifelong writer with degrees in sociology and communications. He currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
978-1-57542-437-8
After many years of being an art director for corporations and toy makers, Matthew Rivera now writes and draws pictures for a living. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
Order at: fax 1.866.419.5199 • phone 1.800.735.7323 • freespirit.com
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