The Sun is a Shine

The Sun is a Shine is an exploration of weather phenomena through a child's perspective and experience. This book represents diverse cultures and teaches children to say "thank you" in nine languages, including Ojibwa, French, Shukran, Oshiwambo, Saami, Spanish, Bengali, Scots Gaelic and Mandarin.  Gentle rhyme and rhythm make this a pleasing read-aloud book creating a beautiful blend of poetry, geography, science and gratitude. Every verse reveals a different setting and culture, a different element of the sky or weather, using the language spoken in each geographic region to give thanks. This story travels the world—from the Canadian coasts to desert, from tropical monsoons to arctic snows, featuring locations in Canada, Egypt, Namibia, Finland, Venezuela, Bangladesh, Scotland and China. This book emphasizes connections children have with others all over the world, and teaches gratitude in a non-pedantic way.