REVIEW: Rajah And The Big Blue Ball (Dr. Mosetta Penick Phillips-Cermak)

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Rajah And The Big Blue Ball
Mosetta Penick Phillips-Cermak
ISBN: 9780981777740
PM Moon Publishers
Reviewed By Latonya Franklin

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Rajah is a big black dog who enjoys a comfortable living in the spacious house and sprawling yard that he shares with his owner and other furry friends. Every day, he happily explores the grounds, checking out his favorite places and making sure that everything is as it should be, and each new day fills him with the same sense of joy and peace as he rollicks around without a care in the world.

One day, though, something strange happens: as Rajah is visiting his favorite tree, a pinecone suddenly drops onto his head. Stunned, Rajah looks up, only to catch a fleeting glimpse of what appears to be a big blue ball high up in the tree, lingering momentarily before vanishing from sight. Though he’s slightly confused by what’s transpired, Rajah nonetheless visits the tree again the next day – and, sure enough, another pinecone whacks him on the head, just like before.

Refusing to be thrown for a loop by the strange turn of events, Rajah launches a cautious investigation into the suspicious matters, ultimately discovering that it has less to do with magic and mystery and more to do with his own personal behavioral patterns…

Rajah And The Big Blue Ball is a delightful, entertaining read. Skillfully penned for a younger audience, it possesses a special appeal for older readers as well, as it presents an enlightening commentary on the trappings of curiosity, with which we are all familiar on some level. Coupled with colorful, vivid pictures and attention-grabbing visual imagery, author Mosetta Phillips-Cermak’s amusing tale moves along at an enjoyable pace, making it perfect for bedtime readings and campfire gatherings worldwide. A recommended literary treat.