(Full disclosure, I know Abi, but primarily in a professional capacity.) Although she remains remarkably unassuming about the fact she is now a published author, she should be extremely proud of that achievement - and perhaps even more so, of the beautiful book that is the root of her new-found fame. is an extraordinarily talented illustrator. That is now what it will be known as henceforward in our family since we took a copy on a family vacation recently and by the end of the week, every member of the family had read the ‘Rain Book’ to William multiple times!įirst-time author-illustrator Abi Cushman of Niantic, Conn. When I finished reading ‘Soaked’ to him for the very first time, William desperately wanted to hear it again and, without hesitation, asked me to read the “Rain Book,” which is, in fact, a wonderfully apt title. He not only asks for the book by name every time he sees me but also - or so his parents tell me - at almost every bedtime.Īnd the reason he did that is because the only word in the whole book that he didn’t understand was, by coincidence, its title … ‘Soaked.’ By the way, the inside cover states the book is for, “Age 3 and up,” but William, at two, lapped it up. I can say that with some authority since I ‘tested’ the book on my two-year-old grandson William and his response to it was nothing short of remarkable. “Soaked” is quite simply an enchanting book that captivates and delights youngsters from the first page to the last.

publisher Olwen Logan reads ‘Soaked’ by Abi Cushman to her grandson, William Logan, who assisted significantly with this book review.

Soaked! by Abi Cushman