Rain Player

Summary of Book

Based on the Mayan belief that the future is determined and cannot be changed, this is a story about a young ballplayer who challenges the Rain God in order to prevent disaster for his people. With extraordinary cut-paper illustrations, Rain Player is an unusual picture book that teaches young children about the ancient Mayan culture.

Author / Illustrator Biography

David R. Wisniewski, was an American writer and illustrator best known for children's books. Wikipedia