The Rain Train 

by Elena de Roo

Summary: A young boy watches and listens as the Rain Train takes him on a ride past city lights, over rivers, and through tunnels one rainy night.

This story is bland, but the rhythmic text makes this book appropriate for use as a bedtime story.

Interest Level: ages 2-4

Reading Level: grade 2

Elmer and the Rainbow

Elmer and the Rainbow

by David McKee

Summary: Elmer the elephant enlists his animal friends to help him find the end of a strange, colorless rainbow so that he can share some of his patchwork colors and make it right.

This is a very sweet story. I like that some of the animals have doubts but they all have a positive attitude and are ready to help.

Interest Level: ages 2-grade 3
Reading Level: grade 2

Librarianjk recommmends Waiting Out the Storm

Waiting Out the Storm

by JoAnn Early Macken

Summary: A mother reassures her child about the wind, lightning, and thunder when a storm passes through.

This is a beautifully narrated and illustrated story. It is fantastic for comforting children afraid of storms.

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades K-3
Reading Level: grade 2