The Field by Baptiste Paul follows one Creole girl in her efforts to start a pick-up soccer game. The girl walks around the village with her younger brother eagerly gathering up their friends. They have to shoo the cows out of the field before they can play.
The game escalates quickly. Feet become a blur. Suddenly, the sky opens up turning the field into a muddy mess. Will the girl's soccer game be ruined?
I thought this was a fun read. Paul's incorporation of Creole words is educational as well as entertaining. The text is minimal, yet still impactful with a powerful lesson hidden within.
Jacqueline Alcantra's illustrations are simply stunning. The scenes are vibrant and bursting with life. Children will be drawn to the eye-catching images. I especially love her use of a very dark background for the rain scenes. This really makes the rain pop on the page.
This is a great read for children ages 4-8 and for anyone who likes to learn about new cultures.
The game escalates quickly. Feet become a blur. Suddenly, the sky opens up turning the field into a muddy mess. Will the girl's soccer game be ruined?
I thought this was a fun read. Paul's incorporation of Creole words is educational as well as entertaining. The text is minimal, yet still impactful with a powerful lesson hidden within.
Jacqueline Alcantra's illustrations are simply stunning. The scenes are vibrant and bursting with life. Children will be drawn to the eye-catching images. I especially love her use of a very dark background for the rain scenes. This really makes the rain pop on the page.
This is a great read for children ages 4-8 and for anyone who likes to learn about new cultures.
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