Raindrop, Plop!
Written by Wendy Cheyette Lewison
Illustrated by Pam Paparone
Published by Viking / Penguin Young Readers Group 2004
Raindrop, Plop! is a fantasticly written book for young readers. A young girl and her dog finds many things to count as they play outside on a rainy day. As the storm developes into a downpour, they venture inside and find more objects to count as they dry off in a warm house.
The bright colors used in the illustrations is what drew my attention to the book. I love the way that Pam used a bright, orange red and juxtaposed it along a kelly green on the rain boots. A lot of times, I think the illustrations are what sells a book. At least for someone that is taking a quick glance trying to make a decision. I know for myself, I buy books for the pictures. I'm an illustrator, what can you expect, right?
I wonder what percentage of people, meaning parents, librarians, teachers, etc. would buy books based on the illustrations.
I should take a poll. Here's what I would ask: "If you had to make a decision between 2 books, and couldn't read the text, what would you base your decision on?" I think the answers would be interesting!
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