Raindrop

Rain is the most common form of precipitation. When air rises and cools, water vapor condenses onto tiny dust particles and rain forms, mostly in cumulus clouds. Surprisingly, falling raindrops are shaped liked squished buns, not teardrops. When streaking down a window, rain can be tear shaped.

This soft plushie is sustainably crafted from recycled materials, and an adorable reminder of the beauty of nature. Fun gift, educational tool and decoration for families, friends, students, educators, and weather fans who enjoy singing in the rain.

Rain is the most common form of precipitation. When air rises and cools, water vapor condenses onto tiny dust particles or any surface it can find. This happens high in the sky where it is cold, so raindrops usually start as ice crystals. When the drops or crystals grow large, they fall from the clouds. If the air is warm, then it rains. Rain mostly comes from cumulus clouds. Surprisingly, falling raindrops are not really shaped like teardrops. They tend to be round and flatten out into the shape of squished buns as they fall. This misconception may arise from seeing tear-shaped drops streaking down a window.

Meteorologists categorize rain as light with scattered drops falling at 0.1” (2.5mm) per hour, moderate with rain falling at 0.3” (7.5mm) per hour or heavy at over 0.3” per hour. Drizzle falls slowly with tiny drops of less than 0.02” (0.5mm). About 700 drizzle drops equal the size of one raindrop. Warmer air can hold more moisture, so due to climate change, many places will likely experience more raindrops and more extreme weather.

Product Size: 7.5" x 5" x 3"

Thunderheads are sewn and crafted using recycled fibers that meet Global Recycling Standards. There are no plastic parts, only high-quality soft fabrics and embroidered eyes and details. The attached educational cards are printed from recycled paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. 

Thunderheads meet and surpass all US safety standards. Regular size Thunderheads are appropriate and safe for all ages. Key chain size Thunderheads are only for age 3 and up. 

Hand wash only using a damp cloth and warm water.  Air dry.  We do not recommend cleaning in a washing machine or drying in a drier.  Check all labels upon arrival of purchase.