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CCBC Review:

Daniel is on his way to Grandma’s house when passing neighbors tell him to “have a good day!” But what makes a day a good one? Curious, Daniel pauses along his way to ask everyone he passes. For some, weather makes a good day: clear skies for the housepainter perched on a ladder, a strong wind for kite-flying Emma. For others, it’s friendliness: the bus driver appreciates a “please” and a “thank-you,” while the mail carrier hopes for “wagging tails” at the houses to which he delivers. Success at work makes a good day for some, like the baker (“birthdays”) and the crossing guard (“everybody home safe”). And all Grandma needs is a hug from Daniel to make her day a good one. Brightly colored, highly detailed mixed-media illustrations show a highly diverse neighborhood where brown-skinned, curly haired Daniel enjoys a level of independence and close familiarity in a story that exudes warmth and good cheer. Highly Commended, 2020 Charlotte Zolotow Award ©2020 Cooperative Children’s Book Center

Illustrated by Micha Archer

CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-8
Age Range: PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7) Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format: Picture book
Subjects: City Life Community Cumulative Stories Curiosity Grandmothers Patterned text/Repetition Perspective/Point of View
Diversity subjects: Brown Skin Unspecified Multicultural General

Publishers: Nancy Paulsen Books, Penguin Random House
Publish Year: 2019
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780399546723
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Archer

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