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Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day
CCBC Review:
Its title epitomizes the mindset of a school-age child at home on a bleak and moody day, but pops of color on the cover of this muted picture book suggest a surprise. Hopping on her bicycle in search of something on this day of nothing, the girl passes by a drained swimming pool and empty playground. Yet a trail of vibrant leaves piques her curiosity, and she begins to explore what’s beyond the fence. Intentional strokes of blue, yellow, and pink highlight what’s hiding amidst the gray landscape. A stream, a squirrel, and an old silo offer a shift in her perspective. A vibrant blue heron lands nearby and flies off again, and in this intimate moment, alone in nature, the girl discovers what a gray day has to offer. ©2023 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Grant Snider
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 5-8
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Perspective/Point of View
Weather
Publisher:
Chronicle
Publish Year: 2023
Pages: 36
ISBN: 9781797210896
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Snider