Rain Makes Applesauce

Rain Makes Applesauce, by Julian Scheer with pictures by Marvin Bileck

My mother informed me that I used to LOVE having her read this book to me as a little girl, however since I did not recall this memory at all, I decided to revisit it to see what I must have loved about it so much. And I cannot believe I don't remember loving it so much, it is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL story! When I read it recently, I got this feeling of happiness, and all of my worries seemed to disappear =). Who knew that could happen from reading a children's book from 1965? Every page has gorgeous illustrations with words tangled in them somehow, and the pages always end with "Rain Makes Applesauce." All of the actions in the story are imaginative and impossible, but that's what makes this book a perfect read for children and adults alike. It reminds us to just relax and live a fun, free spirited life. That it's okay to be a grown up and still think like a child. The things that this book teaches us remind us to just let go of everything stressful and frustrating and just laugh sometimes at the good things in life. I love this book. I think everyone should read it and own a copy somewhere in their home.