[.ca] Rain Feet (ISBN 0531068498)

Puddle fun:
A young African American boy puts on his yellow rain slicker and boots and grabs his yellow umbrella to enjoy a spring rain. The simple text expresses the noises of a rainy day and the fun of jumping through puddles. The last page shows the boy standing barefoot in a puddle, arms spread wide, his beautiful eyes full of the joy and wonderment of a young child. The watercolor illustrations capture the essence of a wet day, from the rain pouring out of a downspout to the spray behind a car's tires on a wet street. Watery green and gray are predominant, with splashes of red and pink. The yellow of the boy's rain gear, a fire hydrant, a car, a house, and some dandelions provides a warm contrast, standing out just the way that bright colors do on a rainy day. This book is suitable for babies, who will like the contrasting colors, and for toddlers, who just may be reaching for their boots, hoping for rain.