El Campo by Baptiste Paul, illustrations by Jacqueline Alcantara - ADVISABLE

El Campo by Baptiste Paul, illustrations by Jacqueline Alcantara, Translated from English by Lawrence Schimel, PICTURE BOOK North South, 2021. $9. 9780735844605 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

The children gather to play in a field, first they shoo away the cows and set up bamboo goals. But, when it starts to rain the game doesn't stop, it just gets wetter - slipping and sliding and splashing in the puddles until it stops. The game continues until Mama's call eventually ends the game, and the children return home dirty and tired. 

Alcantara's illustrations are great - so much action with the children running and having so much fun - even the spectators are animated. I loved the author's note at the end, and the message that you don't let set backs stop you. In Spanish and Creole, includes a glossary and pronunciation guide.

Lisa Librarian