Ruby and her younger brother Banjo search for puddles after a rain storm in this sweet Australian picture-book. Taking off with their mother and dog, they head for the park, where they finally find what they're seeking, having great fun jumping and splashing. When they finally arrive home again, muddy and wet, the siblings enjoy a warm bath while it begins to rain again. Perhaps tomorrow will be another day for puddle hunting...

Although there really isn't much to Puddle Hunters, story-wise, the simple text from Kirsty Murray conveys the pleasure that Ruby and Banjo (and their mother and canine companion) derive from their outdoor tramping in a newly wet wold. The artwork from Karen Blair, which looks to be done in watercolor, ably captures that sense of fun to be found out in the natural world, after a rain storm. Recommended to all young rain lovers and puddle jumpers. ( )