The contrast between the cover illustration and the title grabbed me as soon as I saw this book.
The illustrations start out as black and white.
Kids sitting at home being somewhat bored on a rainy day.
Then the boy turns on the radio and music pours out.
Suddenly there is a little wisp of blue in the illustration and much more movement.
When their dancing gets to big to be contained inside, they venture outside with a parade of umbrellas
all of us skipping and singing and calling aloud
As the rain lets up, the colors pour into the illustrations
high-fiving
and yes,
we're alive-ing
Love the music and bounce of the text!
Such color and joy!
And finally they are back in the garden for a popsicle snack with their mother
all together, oh yes
I love how this book demonstrates the beauty to be had in every day/situation.
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