One Upside-Downy Day

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One Upside-Downy Day by Renée Kurilla is a delightful children's book that captures a whimsical day full of surprises. It follows several characters as they navigate a day that starts off quite normally but quickly turns into an adventure marked by mischief and fun. The story's vibrant illustrations and charming narrative enchant readers, celebrating curiosity and the unexpected twists that each day can bring.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're looking for a playful and engaging story that captures the whimsy of an upside-down adventure. With vivid illustrations and a charming narrative, it invites young readers to explore the world from a new and imaginative perspective, perfect for tickling the curiosity and creativity of little ones.

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One Upside-Downy Day

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From Renée Kurilla, author and illustrator of One Springy, Singy Day, comes an exploration of the not-so-great days of toddlerdom and the ways little ones can self-soothe to ease those upside-downy days away.

Sluggish, Weepy,
Eyes still looking sleepy;
You were in no mood to play
When you got out of bed today.

Follow a diverse cast of young children as they experience big feelings—anger, shyness, and sadness—in this patient, rhyming, full-colour picture book. One Upside-Downy Day is a love letter to emotional understanding and the sometimes-grey days of being a toddler.

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One Upside-Downy Day by Renée Kurilla is praised for its direct address to readers and its helpful exploration of fluctuating emotions. It delivers a clear and useful message, reassuring young readers that feelings change and that ultimately, "It's all going to be okay."

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419757075

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Appleseed

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Renée Kurilla has illustrated several books for children including Chicks Rule! and Chicks Rock! by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, Right This Very Minute by Lisl H. Detlefsen, the My Pet Slime series by Courtney Sheinmel, and the Ada Lace series by Emily Calandrelli. She both wrote and illustrated One Springy, Singy Day and The Flower Garden. Kurilla lives in the woods just south of Boston with her illustrator husband, Keith Zoo, and their daughter, Zoey. One Upside-Downy Day was inspired by growy, throwy, showy Zoey and is a love letter to every kiddo who shows grit and resilience while making it through to the other side of a tough day. Kurilla can otherwise be found with her nose in a book, drawing, or attempting an ill-fated headstand.

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