Friday, September 20, 2013

Feature and Follow Friday


Hosted by: Parajunkee and Alison Can Read


Q: What were some of your favorite picture books as a kid? If you have kids, what are your favorites to read to them?



The Rainbabies by Laura Krauss Melmed

On a moonlit night. . .
In the magic of a moonshower, a childless couple finds a dozen tiny babies in a meadow. 
Written in classic folktale tradition, illustrated with astonishing paintings, 
The Rainbabies is woven from magic and moonbeams.

There are not enough words to even explain how much I love this story, and what it means to me. My daughter and I love it just as I loved it in the lap of my favorite Aunt who passed when Brenna was young. The story is of a couple who want children so badly that they follow an old wives tale about standing under the rain while the moon is out. And what happens next is a wonderful, heartwarming tale, and lots of ups and downs. 







6 comments:

  1. Those illustrations are amazing!

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  2. Awww, it's sweet that the story was passed down from one generation to another. New follower My FF

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  3. I have never heard of that book, but it looks amazing! I am definitely going to have to go pick it up for myself!

    new bloglovin follower!

    Here's my FF

    Amber@Paradise of Pages

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  4. I haven't read this book, but it looks beautiful! I'm a new G+ follower. Check out my answer at
    Daily Mayo!

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  5. love the artwork!

    new follower via bloglovin and gfc!

    Guinevere & Libertad @ TwinjabookReviews

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