Just like every child, Cecil LaCede has fears about his first day of school, but he'll soon find comfort in meeting a vari­ety of new friends: acorns, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and even beans, all first-time students too. Ruth-Ann J. Thompson shows children how easy it is to make CONNECTIONS IN THE OPEN FIELD . Ruth-Ann J. Thompson is a motivational speaker and writ­er of articles relating to children, autism, and teens. Ruth­-Ann now brings us CONNECTIONS IN THE OPEN FIELD , the first book in The Open Fielders , a series that will touch the heart of a child, and encourage the hearts of parents.