When the Rain Comes

Brief overview:

Malini must protect an ox carrying her village's rice seedlings from a heavy rain storm.

Recommended age range: 4-8 years old

Strengths:

• Charming illustrations 
• Pulls little ones into the life of a Sri Lankan girl
  
• A way to engage young readers with another culture

Additional Notes:

• Includes a brief overview of Sri Lanka at the back of the book