S1 - EP 8 - Rain, Rain, Brain Drain

The morning started with a downpour, a missing coffee, and zero patience for rain songs—so of course we leaned straight into rain. We traded jabs about soggy commutes and then opened a stack of children’s books that turn gray skies into bright, read-aloud moments. From rhythmic takes on Rain, Rain, Go Away by Caroline Jayne Church and Steven Anderson to the classic It’s Raining, It’s Pouring, we explored how simple refrains help kids build phonemic awareness, memory, and confidence. Then we slowed the pace with Outside In by Deborah Underwood, a Caldecott Honor book that invites kids to notice how the world still reaches indoors through sound, light, and texture.

What surprised us most was how fast a silly duet can become a lesson plan. Our improvised “Rain, Rain” remix shows how parents can anchor kids with a familiar chorus and then explore new verses without losing the beat. That playful structure supports early literacy, turn-taking, and creative risk—all while keeping the mood light on a gloomy day. We also get honest about boundaries: sometimes you set limits on singing until the first cup of coffee, and that’s okay. Kids learn as much from our guardrails as from our giggles.

Right when the rhythm clicks, the roof starts dripping. The studio turns into a case study in adaptability: spot the leak, call maintenance, and wrap safely. It’s chaos you can use. We talk about making the most of rainy-day energy—observing raindrops on windows, comparing sounds on metal and wood, and using picture books as a calm center when plans fall apart. If you’re looking for practical ways to turn storms into story time, this one brings warmth, humor, and real-world tips. Enjoy the ride, then share your favorite rain rhyme with us, subscribe for more book-fueled chaos, and leave a quick review to help other listeners find the show.

Transcript

Stormy Cold Open And Banter

SPEAKER_01 0:00

It's time for Baby Baby and Evil Plexi's Book Point Book Review Podcast. Book reviews incarnate.

SPEAKER_00 0:09

Whoa! Out of the way, let's see. Pretty lightning. Coming in.

SPEAKER_01 0:13

Wow. Hey, good morning, baby. Bad morning, baby. Well, it's really coming down up there, isn't it?

SPEAKER_00 0:17

Yes, and most of it on top of me, it seems. I don't know who I messed up with up there, but they're sure dropping a lot of water up there. This is a lot of rain. Yes, and as far as I'm concerned, it can stop right now and never rain again. Rain could go away. Forever!

SPEAKER_01 0:30

Well, fortunately, that's not gonna happen. Because we need the rain, baby. We need a light.

SPEAKER_00 0:35

I'm really regretting coming in today.

SPEAKER_01 0:37

It makes everything grow. Save my breath. Well, it helps everything grow.

SPEAKER_00 0:40

Please, Gluxie, just give me my moment. I haven't even got my coffee and.

SPEAKER_01 0:45

But in the meantime, I've got some wonderful rain books for you, baby.

SPEAKER_00 0:49

Of course you do.

SPEAKER_01 0:50

All about the song Rain, Rain, Go Away. There's several versions. They're fun to sing, too.

Rain-Themed Children’s Book Picks

SPEAKER_00 0:56

Please, Gluxie, don't sing today. No songs.

SPEAKER_01 0:59

But baby, let me tell you about all the cool versions of this I found.

SPEAKER_00 1:02

Stop!

SPEAKER_01 1:02

There's Rain, Rain, Go Away by Caroline Jane Church.

SPEAKER_00 1:06

I'm not crazy about rain.

SPEAKER_01 1:08

It's probably one of the most popular books.

SPEAKER_00 1:10

Why bother?

SPEAKER_01 1:10

There's also Rain Rain Go Away by Steven Anderson. It comes with its own CD, an online music video.

SPEAKER_00 1:17

I really don't like rain songs.

SPEAKER_01 1:19

There's also one called It's Raining, It's Pouring.

SPEAKER_00 1:21

Again, save my skin eagle. That's a different song altogether.

SPEAKER_01 1:25

Well, you know, it's about rain, so I was just including it. Whatever. There's also Outside In, a Caldecott Honor Award winner by Deborah Underwood.

SPEAKER_00 1:33

It's really Tell you what, Gloxy.

SPEAKER_01 1:36

Yep.

SPEAKER_00 1:36

If I help you with a song, the song you're gonna sing, because it's inevitable, you're gonna do Rain Rain Go Away. I just know it.

SPEAKER_01 1:44

Uh yeah, I'm gonna do it.

SPEAKER_00 1:45

Because that's just the way everything rolls. Well. It's all so predictable, Gloxy. We must have a big meeting about that someday.

SPEAKER_01 1:52

Sure.

SPEAKER_00 1:52

Anyway.

SPEAKER_01 1:53

Okay. Okay.

SPEAKER_00 1:54

Will you leave me alone the rest of the day so I can get my other work done?

SPEAKER_01 1:58

Oh yeah, baby. I'd love to do a duet with you.

SPEAKER_00 2:00

I would love it. We could do it. Thank you. Verses. Let's get this over with.

SPEAKER_01 2:05

One, two, three, four.

SPEAKER_00 2:08

Oh, no, you don't, Gloxy. I'm starting this hot.

SPEAKER_01 2:10

Okay, go ahead, baby.

SPEAKER_00 2:12

Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. Make it warm and make it hot and tell the rain that he's a snop.

SPEAKER_01 2:21

Rain, rain, come again. Nine ten. Let's do it again. Make it cool and make it cold and tell the sun that's a rain rain.

SPEAKER_00 2:31

Please don't fly. Make me rock it. Too much like danger, brain.

SPEAKER_01 2:40

Rain, rain. Please don't go. Do-de-o-do-do. It's just my clerk.

SPEAKER_00 2:47

Don't go outside and let me work because rain rain is running rhyme. Let's go waste our time. Glaxy needs to get to work.

SPEAKER_01 2:56

Babies only be a jerkine's glaxy.

SPEAKER_00 2:59

Glaxy has no players. That's the work that I should do.

SPEAKER_01 3:03

Yes, I do. And it's all done. Really? That is why I'm having fun.

SPEAKER_00 3:08

Glaxy, Glaxy, this dog's done. Really? I've got lots of work to do. You'll have to play that all.

SPEAKER_01 3:17

Not the first time I've been told that all my fun can get real old. Yes, I'll let you get to work, baby.

The Leak And Quick Wrap-Up

SPEAKER_00 3:24

Sorry that I'm being a jerk, but Gloxy Gloxy, I just know that if I let my working go, I'll just waste my time today.

SPEAKER_01 3:34

Yep, I guess we need our pay. But now that's over, let me show you something you should really know. Okay. Seems we've got a loopy roof.

SPEAKER_00 3:43

Now you tell me!

SPEAKER_01 3:44

Yes, I goofed.

SPEAKER_00 3:45

Gloxy, get some!

SPEAKER_01 3:47

But baby, what do you expect? It's only a glorified movie set.

SPEAKER_00 3:49

Go get the studio maintenance guy. Okay, okay, I'm on the phone.

SPEAKER_01 3:52

Go get the set guide. Hey, guess we're gonna have to wrap it up today. Thanks for tuning in. Like and subscribe wherever you do that.

SPEAKER_00 4:06

What a mess! I hate rain songs.