"Rudeday loved his daily window fishing.
He stopped working so much and took
breaks to dance to his favorite music -
Latin, with its big horns and fast-spinning
steps. Reggae, with its thumping bass and
guitar licks pulsing like a heartbeat."
Rudeday is an artist who works hard at his craft, all for the money he makes from creating it. It holds no real joy for him. The process remains the same day after endless day. Occasionally, he takes a break in favor of the foods he loves, or the music that moves him. He is not cheered for long.
While working day and night, he is often interrupted by noises from upstairs. Then, one day, there is a tapping outside his window. He ignores it. It comes again! Opening the shades to investigate, he sees a dangling string with a paper clip attached. It sparks a grand idea; Rudeday adds a quick sketch of a fish and watches as the string is pulled up and up. A series of colorful images passes back and forth day after day. This window fishing makes his heart happier.
When it stops, Rudeday goes back to work. It isn't until weeks later that there is a knock at his door. Amir is there to thank him for bringing happiness while he was ill. He's holding a box filled with the many pieces of art he received. He has a further surprise for his newfound friend!
This charming debut picture book is inspiring and heartwarming. The color, movement and joy displayed in mixed media artwork perfectly complements the story's text.
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