The Magic of Old Man
Pouring Rain
Written by Janet Davis and Illustrated by Swapan Debnath
Mirror Publishing
ISBN: 1-936046-28-7 1-936046-28-8
56 pages
The Magic of Old Man Pouring Rain by Janet
Davis is an enchanting story that tells how ten living raindrops are
sent to earth on a mission. They are to teach children the importance
of rain so they will not wish it away. Because kids are usually
prevented from playing outside when it rains, they often sing “Rain Rain
go away. Come again another day.” Admit it—most adults probably sang
that same song as children with their faces pressed wistfully against
glass windows.
The ten living raindrops are appropriately named to
fit their personalities and colorful outfits. Raindrop Hailey bounces
around like hail, Sprinkles has cute freckles on her yellow cheeks, and
Puddles is purple with red drops raining down his body. There are two
sets of twins whose antics I particularly enjoyed. Children will like
meeting all the raindrops as they are introduced by the author right
after their creation.
But who created the living raindrops and what
did this creator want them to teach the children on earth when asked to
leave the safety of their home in the clouds? Since I want you to
buy this delightful book, I’ll simply say he was called “Old Man Pouring
Rain” and was the last of the living raindrops from 200 years ago.
Because he lived by the “Rainbow Rules,” he survived when the others
hadn’t. After trial and error, and by using the formula “E C double L
P,” he had successfully created the ten new living raindrops. Their
adventures on earth and how they got there, as well as the friends they
make, will keep children entertained from the first page to the last.
Though the living raindrops get into some
intriguing predicaments, they manage to follow the rules and climb up
the rainbow to return safely home after teaching some children that
their lives depend on rainwater since their bodies are 90% water. Also,
plants and animals require water so humans can eat. The kids listen and
learn.
Although the raindrop called Patter was the leader
of this adventure on earth, the others are assured that each of them
will be a future leader for return trips. I recommend that every child
read this well-written, imaginative, and beautifully illustrated book;
they also need to watch for the sequels. Nine more leaders must mean
nine sequels!
Bettie
Corbin Tucker
For Independent Professional Book Reviewers
www.bookreviewers.org
February 16, 2010
