Let's Play in the Rain

    By T Chiba

    Let's Play in the Rain cover image

    24 Sep, 2024

    a painting of a girl in a raincoat jumping in the rain with an umbrella over her head and a pink raincoat on her head, Bob Byerley, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, promotional image

    Lilly was excited. The rain had finally come after days of scorching heat. She loved playing in the rain, jumping in puddles, making paper boats.

    two children walking in the rain in a neighborhood with houses and trees in the background and a red umbrella, Bob Byerley, american scene painting, a detailed painting, highly detailed digital painting

    She turned to her best friend Sam who lived next door. 'Let's play in the rain, Sam!' she exclaimed, pulling him outside.

    a girl in a pink coat is jumping into a puddle of water in front of a yellow house and a yellow house, Bob Byerley, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration

    Lilly and Sam jumped into the largest puddle, laughing as the water splashed all around. They chased each other, their laughter echoing in the street.

    a little girl standing in a puddle in a raincoat and rubber boots in a neighborhood with houses and flowers, Bob Byerley, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, highly detailed digital painting

    Then, Lilly had an idea. 'Let's have a paper boat race!' she suggested. Sam's eyes lit up. He loved the idea.

    a girl in a pink coat standing on a floor with papers all over her and a yellow bag in her hand, Chris LaBrooy, photorealism, a storybook illustration, promotional image

    They raced inside to make their boats. Lilly chose a bright pink paper, while Sam picked a vibrant red one. They were engrossed in their task.

    two children standing in a room with a lot of books on the floor and a painting on the wall, Cliff Childs, photorealism, a storybook illustration, official art

    Finally, their boats were ready. They admired their creations before running back outside, ready for the race.

    two children standing in a puddle in the rain wearing rain boots and rain coats and rain boots on their feet, Caroline Lucy Scott, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration

    Lilly and Sam placed their boats in the puddle. The boats bobbed on the surface, ready to sail. 'Ready, set, go!' they shouted in unison.

    two children are playing in a puddle with umbrellas over their heads and holding hands and smiling at the camera, Bob Byerley, naive art, a detailed painting, detailed oil painting

    The boats took off, carried by the current of the rainwater. Lilly and Sam cheered for their boats, their faces lit up with joy and excitement.

    two little girls holding hands while standing in the rain with an umbrella over their heads and holding hands with each other, Brothers Hildebrandt, naive art, a detailed painting, highly detailed digital painting

    Their boats had reached the end of the puddle. It was a tie. They laughed and high-fived each other. 'That was fun!' Sam said, panting slightly.

    two children standing in the water with a rainbow in the background illustration by alex krapfke for the children's book, Cyril Rolando, naive art, a storybook illustration, official art

    'Look, Sam!' Lilly pointed towards the sky. They both looked up to see a beautiful rainbow. They admired it in silence, their hearts full of joy.

    a little girl in a yellow jacket is playing in the mud with a shovel and a shovel in her hand, Bob Byerley, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration

    Suddenly, Sam had an idea. 'Let's have a mud fight!' he suggested. Lilly's eyes sparkled with mischief. 'You're on!' she exclaimed, and the mud fight began.

    two little girls are playing in a puddle in a park with a swing set and a tree house in the background, Bob Byerley, naive art, a storybook illustration, highly detailed digital painting

    They scooped up the mud and threw it at each other, laughing and dodging. They were covered in mud, their clothes unrecognizable, but they didn't care.

    a painting of a little girl in a bathroom with rain boots and a pink raincoat on, holding a yellow rubber boot, Bob Byerley, photorealism, a storybook illustration, highly detailed digital painting

    After the mud fight, they rushed inside to clean up. They took turns to use the shower, giggling as they cleaned the mud off their bodies.

    two little girls standing in a bathroom with a broom and a sink in front of them, one holding a blue brush, Bob Byerley, photorealism, a storybook illustration, highly detailed digital painting

    They scrubbed the bathroom floor together, turning the chore into another fun activity. They were tired but happy, their laughter still echoing in the house.

    two girls sitting at a table eating cookies and milk cookies and a glass of orange juice are on the table, Bob Byerley, hyperrealism, a storybook illustration, highly detailed digital painting

    Once they were clean, they went to the kitchen for some hot cocoa. Lilly's mom had made it just in time. They sipped their drinks, the warmth spreading through their bodies.

    two girls sitting at a table with cups of coffee and a plate of cookies in front of them,, Bob Byerley, american scene painting, a detailed painting, highly detailed digital painting

    They shared cookies, talking about their day. They recounted their adventure, giggling at the memory of the mud fight. They felt content, their hearts full of joy.

    a painting of a girl sitting on a couch in a living room with a pink blanket and a pink chair, Caroline Lucy Scott, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, official art

    After their snack, they settled on the couch to watch cartoons. They were tired from their adventure, their eyes heavy with sleep. But they were happy.

    two little girls sitting on a blue couch in a room with a teddy bear and a teddy bear on the floor, Caroline Lucy Scott, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration

    The day had been perfect. They had played in the rain, raced paper boats, had a mud fight, and ended the day with cartoons. They couldn't ask for more.

    a little girl in a raincoat and boots standing in the rain with an umbrella over her head and a house in the background, Bob Byerley, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, kinkade

    As the day ended, Sam left for his house. They promised to have more fun the next day. Lilly waved him goodbye, her heart full of happiness.

    a little girl in a raincoat holding an umbrella in the rain at night with a house in the background, Evgeny Lushpin, naive art, a storybook illustration, highly detailed digital painting

    She looked up at the stars, remembering their fun day. It had been perfect, all thanks to the rain. She went inside, ready for a good night's sleep.

    a painting of two children standing in a bedroom at night with a full moon in the sky above them, Caroline Lucy Scott, space art, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration

    Her mom tucked her in, kissing her goodnight. Lilly closed her eyes, her mind filled with the day's memories. She fell asleep with a smile on her face.

    a painting of a little girl in a raincoat and boots standing in the rain on a rainy night, Bob Byerley, photorealism, a storybook illustration, highly detailed digital painting

    The day had been full of laughter, fun, and adventure. Lilly and Sam had made the most of the rainy day. And they couldn't wait for another one.