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After a night of rain, Little Bird excitedly searches out the perfect puddle for a bath. Some are too big; some are too small; some too busy; but he finally finds the perfect bath: a fountain. Good pacing and effective use of onomatopoeia and repetition, coupled with simple and understated gouache and colored-pencil illustrations, make this a solid read-aloud choice.