Lots of stunning green in these remarkable picture books! The Field & Climb On by Baptiste Paul
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“Vini! Come! The field calls!” cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their community—family, friends, and the local fruit vendor—for a pickup soccer (futbol) game. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come running—bearing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport.
“Friends versus friends” teams are formed, the field is cleared of cows, and the game begins! But will a tropical rainstorm threaten their plans?
REVIEW
This book is a joyous ode to the thrill of playing futbol (soccer) with friends. Baptiste Paul takes readers to the island of Saint Lucia in the Caribbean Sea to experience the fun of a spontaneously thrown together game of soccer. Gathering up friends, moving livestock, and finding a fruit vender to serve as referee. Alcantara's beautiful illustrations showcase the fun the children are having as they race back and forth over the field. Highlighting themes of friendship, teamwork, and problem-solving, the children don't even let a bit of rain slow them down. I felt myself carried along in this wonderful story. I couldn't help smiling as the children throw themselves into the game with fearless abandon. The brief text combing English and Creole words gives the reader plenty of room to be carried along by the story. A fabulous reminder of the delight to be found in friendly competition.
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Take a hike with this father-daughter adventure that’s sure to inspire you to get outside.
When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant —To the tippy top? It’s a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid colors the bonding power of a shared experience. A list of creatures at the end prompts a second look for keen-eyed readers to make discoveries of their own.
Baptiste Paul and Jacqueline Alcántara (co-creators of The Field) have teamed up again! Baptiste’s humorous and tender text, with a sprinkling of Creole words straight from the Pitons, and Jacqueline Alcántara’s vibrant and evocative illustrations capture the wonder and emotions experienced on the trail and the special relationship between a parent and a child.
REVIEW
This delightful tale of the adventurous climb taken by a father and daughter highlights the enjoyment to be found in the great outdoors. A young girl reminds her father that he promised to take her on a hike to the tippy top of a local hill. The father trudges on behind as his daughter races ahead, leaping from rock to rock, and stopping to enjoy the local wildlife. She even swings on a vine over a pool at the bottom of a waterfall. After reaching the top and enjoying the view, the daughter is wiped out, and now it's dad's turn to provide the needed motivation and assistance to reach their goal. Combining Creole and English words, this lovely story showcases the love between a father and daughter and the power in helping each other. The way the text is written makes it feel like the reader is panting and sweating along with the characters. Alcantara's stunning illustrations full of bright colors beautifully portray the amazing scenery experienced by the pair.
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