Where Do They Go When It Rains?

Gerda Muller is an acclaimed Dutch children’s author and illustrator. Born in 1926 in Naarden, Netherlands, Gerda studied at the Fine Arts School of Amsterdam and L'École Estienne of Paris and has lived in France for over 70 years. Gerda's greatest inspiration is her love of nature and her picture books are treasured for their vibrant and detailed illustrations of the natural world. Gerda has illustrated over 120 books for children many of which have been translated into multiple languages. She is the creator of The Wildwood Elves, The Town Musicians of Bremen, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the wordless Seasons board books, A Year Around the Great Oak, and A Year in Our New Garden, a USBBY Outstanding International Book.

'A charming book that looks at a variety of animals and how they take shelter from the rain'-- Family Interest'Young children love nature and this beautifully illustrated book gives plenty of oppurtunity for spotting wildlife of all kind… This book is not only lovely to look at, but gives scope for some interesting discussions about nature'-- Creative Steps'Full of fun, detail and optimism, this book encourages simple observation of nature by watching, walking and sensing -- or perhaps by just jolting the reader to get out and about!'-- Gill Roberts, Carousel'The detailed illustrations teach children about what happens when the weather closes in!'-- Juno'A lovely story to share with older pre-school children and those in their first year at school … this is a fresh and colourful presentation of the answer to an age-old question. Don't forget to look at the end-papers.'-- Beverley Mathias, The School Librarian'A lovely book for your spring basket with lots of details to spot.'-- smilinglikesunshine blog