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nee311's review against another edition
3.0
The art for this book caught my attention while at the library. Since I’m trying to work on my own illustrations I was curious and have intended to check out others work.
I enjoyed the cut paper art and the simple color scheme which made me not feel so bad about my own. The text was decent but probably only felt moved at certain parts, mostly near the end.
I enjoyed the cut paper art and the simple color scheme which made me not feel so bad about my own. The text was decent but probably only felt moved at certain parts, mostly near the end.
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely, old-fashioned, with a beautiful sentiment.
createassemblage's review against another edition
5.0
A really lovely book. Would be a nice gift to give. I picked this one up because of the illustrations. The story is short and very sweet. Reminds us that each new day is a gift to behold - what will you do with it?
cweichel's review against another edition
5.0
I read it once and was so stunned I went and read it again to see if it is really that good. It is. I adore these vintage style illustrations. I'm not always a fan of rhyming text, but I didn't realize until halfway through that it does have a rhyming pattern, so it didn't get in the way. By the end I was completely enjoying it.
veganemelda's review
4.0
Cute book. I think it encapsulates the rhythm I hope to have when I have kids.
tashrow's review
5.0
Rylant's poetry moves through a day filled with work, blue sky, kindness, faith and rest. It is accompanied by the stunning paper cut artwork of McClure, which elevates this simple book to a new level. The tiny details are what make this book work so well. Children will enjoy poring over the illustrations as Rylant's poem carries them on to the next.
Personally, I love all of the little touches. The untied shoelace, the beauty of birchbark, the small whorls of peas, and dandelion fuzz blowing past. All of these small pieces combine to create a world that we will all recognize and embrace, just as Rylant's poem unites us all in a single day.
Highly recommended, this book is a lovely gem that has a similar palate to The House in the Night. Appropriate for ages 4-7.
Personally, I love all of the little touches. The untied shoelace, the beauty of birchbark, the small whorls of peas, and dandelion fuzz blowing past. All of these small pieces combine to create a world that we will all recognize and embrace, just as Rylant's poem unites us all in a single day.
Highly recommended, this book is a lovely gem that has a similar palate to The House in the Night. Appropriate for ages 4-7.
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