The Rainmaker: How To Win When Life Gives You Rain

Through beautiful artwork and delightful storytelling, The Rainmaker empowers kids with the right mindset. The first of a children's series by Stephen and Chelsey Diaz, The Rainmaker tells the enterprising story of Kai and Ollie, presented in colorful illustrations by Kamdon Callaway. When a sudden downpour sinks plans of selling lemonade, the brothers feel discouraged and frustrated—until their mother reminds them that every problem comes with a solution and that anything is possible with the proper mindset. As the story unfolds, Kai and Ollie use their resourcefulness and upbeat attitude to turn that rainy day into an opportunity to help their friends and community flourish. How do you set your child up for success in today's fast-paced world? As a parent, it's important to teach your little one that life will often present challenges. Doing so assures them that encountering difficulties is natural, and that setbacks shouldn't keep them from chasing after or creating new dreams. Teaching your child to focus on abundance and opportunity instead of scarcity and lack better equips them for facing complexities. Grounded by a positive and resilient mindset, kids can develop the skills they need to gracefully overcome. In this illustrated book, you and your little one will read about how Kai and his brother, Ollie, encounter a problem that could mess up their day. But instead of getting discouraged, Kai and Ollie turn that obstacle into something good, not just for themselves, but for their whole community! The 'How Can I' Mindset Instilling the 'How Can I' mindset in your child gives them self-confidence and a can-do attitude. Both are practical skills that can help them make a positive impact on the world. When they get faced with a problem, they'll immediately think of ways on how to overcome that hurdle, instead of stopping in their tracks and giving up. Teaching them this solution-oriented way of thinking trains your child to analyze a situation and see opportunities amidst problems. Focus On Abundance One of the most powerful lessons your child will take away from this book is learning how to focus on abundance, instead of lack. Staying fixated on what's lacking fosters can greatly hinder one's ability to find solutions and opportunities. Through this book, you help shape your child's perception towards life by encouraging them to focus on what resources are readily available and how these can be used to their benefit. The Value of Resourcefulness In this book, Kai and Ollie were able to turn a rainy day into a fruitful one by being creative and resourceful. After going through the story, your little one will learn that they are surrounded by resources—one need only look! Through resourcefulness, your child will be more likely to approach difficulties with a proactive mindset. They'll also learn how to think outside the box, find alternative ways to complete tasks, and enjoy more agency over their own lives. Extending a Helping Hand Teaching your little one to be helpful encourages them to contribute to the well-being of their family and their larger community. In the story, Kai and Ollie help their friends gather materials for making rainmaker packs. By doing so, their whole neighborhood was able to collect rainwater for tending to their gardens during sunny days. This resulted in the community being able to grow more fruits and vegetables, which were shared with everyone.