Conway, David Lila and the Secret of Rain, illustrated by Jude Daly. Francis Lincoln, 2007.
EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL
Lila is worried because the sun is so hot on her African village that no one has the strength to even milk the cows. When her grandfather tells a story about the secret of rain, Lila follows the advice and sets off to bring the rain.
While this story has the feel of an authentic folktale, there is nothing to indicate that it was. What we have instead, then, is a wonderful piece of original writing that feels totally authentic.
CINDY
EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL
Lila is worried because the sun is so hot on her African village that no one has the strength to even milk the cows. When her grandfather tells a story about the secret of rain, Lila follows the advice and sets off to bring the rain.
While this story has the feel of an authentic folktale, there is nothing to indicate that it was. What we have instead, then, is a wonderful piece of original writing that feels totally authentic.
CINDY
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