Book Title: Children Who Dance in the Rain by Susan Justice
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-8), 32 pages
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Publisher: Compassion Project Press
Release date: May 2023
Format available for review: print-hardback (USA), PDF
Tour dates: May 15 to Jun 2, 2023
Content Rating: G for all kids.
Sophie gets bored quickly and won’t even eat her food without looking at her tablet. She’s thrilled to hear of her family’s upcoming trip to a magical place called India, a land she’s only heard of in stories. Once there, she quickly realizes that the underprivileged children living in the mud colony possess a joy and contentment she can’t explain. Sophie sets out on a journey of discovery, but what she finds may change her world forever. This tale about the true meaning of happiness and the power of gratitude is based on true events.
Review: Meet Sophie, who will take you through her day. The day started off with a crabby Sophie. She didn’t want to get up, she didn’t want to eat breakfast, and she certainly didn’t want to go to school. When she got home, her parents told her about their upcoming trip to India. Wow, India! Sophie just couldn’t wait. The excitement of the trip soon became tapered by the reality of the village. It was just awful.
“Can we go some place nice?” Sophie asked.
“Where else will you see these mythical creatures?” And they were stunning creatures.
I just loved the vibrant and colorful illustrations, which just popped from the pages. They were so expressive and detailed.
Soon, Sophie opens her eyes and sees a whole new world she’s never seen. She saw the grim reality of the children’s lifestyle. So poor. So minimal. So downtrodden. The kids here often had no food, no clothes, and no school. These kids had practically nothing. This brought guilt upon Sophie for not appreciating what she had back home.
“Although the children had no toys, during the shadowy nights, they played in the stars.”
Still, the children remained happy and care-free.
“Their mud homes were empty, but their hearts were filled with joy.”
A wonderful story about seeing life in a different part of the world. It encourages gratitude and sharing. After getting through this book, you’ll learn what the word “privilege” really means. The illustrations were just the best! Highly recommend this book.
Rating:
5 stars
Susan, a legal advocate for children’s rights, has long harbored a dream of crafting a tale that would empower young readers to understand and champion the rights of their peers. Drawing upon her own experiences as a young person comprehending privilege, she was inspired to write a book that would not only entertain but also inspire her readers to consider pressing social issues and to actively strive to make the world a better place for all children.
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Thank you so much for the beautiful review
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