Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day

Name: Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day
Brand: Bookreps NZ Limited
SKU: 9781797210896
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Grant Snider

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Summary

Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day by Grant Snider is a beautifully illustrated picture book that reveals the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary. When the sky is gloomy and the world feels asleep, a girl rides her rickety bicycle through her neighbourhood, discovering splashes of vibrant colour amid the grey. This gentle tale celebrates quiet stillness, curiosity, and the joys of solitary adventure, showing readers how patience and mindful awareness can transform seemingly boring days into unforgettable experiences.
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Nothing Ever Happens on a Gray Day

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book is perfect for parents and grandparents of introspective, introverted, or independent daydreamers, as well as readers who enjoy children's adventure stories and books about nature. It is an excellent choice for families and classrooms seeking a soothing and engaging read-aloud, and fans of Grant Snider's earlier works like What Color Is Night? and There Is a Rainbow.

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Description

With fantastic bursts of colour and lyricism, Grant Snider explores the extraordinary within the ordinary in this ode to seemingly boring days and the wonders that emerge for anyone open to seeing them.

The sky is gloomy and the world feels like it’s asleep... but perhaps all that’s required for adventure is a bit of curiosity and patience. After all, an everyday stroll can become an adventure in the blink of an eye.

On a day when even the rain is too bored to fall, ride alongside a girl on her rickety bicycle through the familiar scenes of her neighbourhood as she rediscovers the colours—a splash of yellow, a flash of red, a flutter of blue—that can be found even when all seems monochrome. In this artful picture book that celebrates do-nothing days and solitary adventures, readers learn how embracing quiet stillness with openness and curiosity can make space for unexpected encounters, meaningful detours, and some of life’s most unforgettable moments. With luminous illustrations that practically glow on the page, Grant Snider takes readers on a visual journey they'll want to return to again and again.

Teaching Mindfulness for Kids: Grant Snider’s luminous illustrations will captivate even the most restless young readers, while the story subtly teaches the benefits of patience, silent observation, and mindful awareness.

Connecting with Nature: Both art and story will inspire children to approach nature with reverence and wonder, explore the outdoors, and learn more about their local environment.

Overcoming Boredom: Themes of childhood boredom and loneliness are addressed in a gentle and heartfelt way, encouraging a spirit of exploration, curiosity, and connection with the natural world.

Rainy Day Lovers: For those who appreciate the cosiness and comfort of a rainy day, this book is a must-have.

Storytime Read-Aloud: The gentle pace and lilting rhythm make this a soothing read for storytime at home, at school, or in a library.

Perfect for:

Parents and grandparents of introspective, introverted, or independent daydreamers
Readers who enjoy kids adventure stories and books about nature
Families and classrooms seeking a great read-aloud book
Fans of Grant Snider's previous titles, including What Color Is Night?, What Sound Is Morning?, and There Is a Rainbow

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

"Snider paints a relatable picture and leaves readers with a message: when everything seems gray, it's up to you to search for colour." – Horn Book Magazine

"After an encounter with the natural world interrupts the monotony, those same hues jump out of the landscape in this vivid tracing of interior transformation." – Publishers Weekly

"Quietly contemplative and thoroughly lovely." – Kirkus Reviews

"The poetic way Snider tells the story complements the beauty of the drawings on each page." – School Library Journal

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781797210896

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 44

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Grant Snider

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Grant Snider is an orthodontist by day, finding hidden hours to write, draw, and create cartoons and picture books, including What Color Is Night?, What Sound Is Morning?, and One Boy Watching. He grew up riding his bike around town with his twin brother, exploring the creeks and parks of Derby, Kansas. Today he loves finding hidden trails and green spaces in Wichita, Kansas, where he lives with his family.

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