Synopsis:   Poor little Catty Jane hates the rain and is afraid of thunder and lightning.  Nothing her mother does can console her – not even an offer of a cookie!  But when her friends Froggy, Piggy and Goose arrive they cajole Catty into a rainy day party and a different attitude!   Gorbachev’s illustrations are bright and enjoyable, but still convey the gloominess of a rainy day and the moodiness of Catty Jane.

What I like about it and who would enjoy it:   This is a sweet, old fashioned story that many young children may enjoy.  I recommend it as an additional purchase for picture book collections.  (Preschool – grade one.)  Gorbachev is author of many picture books, including “Chicken Chickens,” and “Where is the apple pie?”