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The Field, by Baptiste Paul

By Lauren Bercuson ·  Published: Apr 6, 2018 ·  Modified: Sep 12, 2022 ·  This post may contain affiliate links


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Playing and watching sports has forever had a unique ability to bring people together in ways that so few other things can.  Rooting for a common cause, just for fun, through sun and rain and everything in between, can transcend differences and create commonalities where some never saw them before.  Perhaps this is why I so loved The Field, the beautiful debut picture book written by Baptiste Paul and stunningly illustrated by Jacqueline Alcantara.

In The Field, a group of children assemble on a field and get ready for a game of soccer. They have their bol (ball), soulye (shoes) and goal (goal), and just like that, they are off! They kick the ball back and forth, passing and running and jumping until the skies burst open and the ground is deluged with rain.  But do they stop? No! They just take their shoes off and keep on keeping on. It’s only when their Mamas call for them that the game is paused, they quit for the night and go home to their beds where they dream about futbol, friends and the field.

Paul grew up in Saint Lucia, and I absolutely love the way he made his childhood come alive through The Field.  He weaves Creole words into the narrative, bringing such a richness to the text. The story buzzes with energy, from the vibrant illustrations to the fast paced game, and it reminds us that we can weather all challenges, no matter how daunting or challenging they may seem.  A beautiful debut — and I cannot wait to see more from these two!

RELATED: Looking for more books that celebrate our beautiful, diverse word? Check out these incredible diverse books for children!

Want the book? Get it here! The Field, by Baptiste Paul, illustrated by Jacqueline Alcantara.  *This is an affiliate link. HEE received an advanced copy of The FIeld, but all opinions contained herein are expressly our own.

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