Short Discription (on back of book) Pudgy Paul wants a rainy day more than anything, but the shy doesn't seem to be listening. Can this adorable little guy convince the sky to make it rain, or will he end up with more than what he wished for? Join Pudgy Paul, a young boy whose vibrant imagination comes alive whenever he wears a costume designed by his mother. Longer Description: Vibrant watercolor pictures bring wonder and excitement to the world of Pudgy Paul, a curious preschooler, as he discovers the world around him through his innovation and curiosity. In the first of the series, readers are immersed in an adventure as Pudgy Paul barrels through his world to encourage the sky to rain. Frustrated by the lack of response, he was ready to give up when the unthinkable happens- it rains! Unfortunately, it was not exactly as he had envisioned. The simplicity of childhood is captured in this adventure as pudgy Paul learns that disappointment is part of growing up. As he resolves that his day will end in failure, pudgy Paul's excitement grows with every raindrop. That is until he learns that with rain comes… Mud! Through his frustration, his mother reminds him that every day is a chance for a new adventure with hugs, hot cocoa, and a new costume designed especially for him.