Rainy Day with Mr. Sunshine: Yong Fenlon

by Yong Fenlon

Overview

By Yong Fenlon, publication year 2025, fiction, Toddler's Picture Book.
Short sentences for early readers.
Repeated sounds like tap, splash, to engage toddlers.
i.e., example - The reason "Fwowers happy" is not a spelling MISTAKE is that it reflects how a young child, like one-year-old Mia, would naturally speak as they are still learning to PRONOUNCE words correctly. At this age, toddlers often replace certain sounds with ones that are easier for them to say.
The word "flowers" is challenging for a baby because the "L" sound is tricky to pronounce early on. Many babies replace "L" with "W," making "flowers" sound like "fwowers."
This is a normal part of language development and is known as PHONOLOGICAL SUBSTITUTION, where babies simplify speech sounds to match what they can physically produce.
When I write a story for a baby character like Mia, it's common to use these playful, phonetically accurate "mistakes" to reflect her age and stage of language development. This makes the character feel more authentic and relatable to readers familiar with how TODDLERS speak.
So, "fwowers" ISN'T A SPELLING ERROR – it's an intentional way of showing how Mia says "flowers" in her BABY TALK!
Simple dialogue to mimic natural toddler conversations and reactions.
Focus on sensory excitement and sibling interactions.
Rainy days don't have to be gloomy!
The story is simple yet full of fun moments that toddlers can relate to, making it perfect for a cheerful read-aloud story!
Join Mia, a curious one-year-old girl, and her big brother Max, a lively three-year-old, as they turn a rainy morning into a day full of laughter, imagination,

Product Details

BN ID:	2940185094853
Publisher:	Yong Fenlon
Publication date:	10/27/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	Up to 2 Years

About the Author

Yong Fenlon is an author who wrote fiction stories in more than 71 novels and 30 Children's books, including this book.
Currently retired from U.S. Federal Government Service (Worked 23 years and 9 Months), at an early adulthood stage, experienced working in a few different business fields, along with having his own Philadelphia Sandwich Shops in California, and was also the owner of a Jewelry Company that sold Women's clothes, Fashion, purses, in the past.
A pin was awarded for my 20 years of service with the U.S. government.
Have graduated from college with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), earned a Certified Accounting from the University of Maryland, and earned a Business degree from the University of California, Irvine. Married to retire from the U.S. Marine Corps, while his job was a Marine Corps helicopter pilot. Have two wonderful sons together, and the family is very blessed with healthy sons.
My older son, Dr. Michael MD, and his wife, Dr. Nicole MD, have built a wonderful life together.
It has brought so much joy to see them thriving with their own family and a healthy grandson, with a precious family.
My younger son, John, is a Japanese translator. He attended a Japanese University after earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Bioscience from the University of California, Irvine. Quite talented and dedicated to his work. My sons motivated me with their life partners.
Filled with blessings, love, and success.