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A Grand Day

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A Grand Day by Jean Reidy is a delightful children's book that celebrates the joy and wonder of exploring the world with loved ones. Through vivid illustrations and engaging rhymes, it captures the simple pleasures and adventures of a day filled with curiosity and happiness. Perfect for little readers, the story encourages embracing the beauty and excitement of everyday moments.
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A Grand Day

"Celebrates the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren"--

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Celebrate the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren with this charming picture book with stunning diorama illustrations.

A million kisses! Hugs! Hooray!
Our grand day begins this way.

Whether planting a garden, having a picnic, or baking, any day spent together is sure to be grand.

Follow all kinds of family configurations as grandparents and grandchildren celebrate togetherness: baking, exploring, gardening, and all of life’s joyful moments. This rhyming, warmhearted picture book captures the unique bond between grandparents and grandchildren in every kind of family!

Jean Reidy is the beloved and bestselling author of Truman and Sylvie. Here she joins forces with artist and craftswoman extraordinaire Samantha Cotterill, who brings this delightful story to life with her signature diorama-style illustrations.

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A Grand Day by Jean Reidy is celebrated for its lively portrayal of family fun, especially moments shared with grandparents. The book’s rhyming text captures a wide range of imaginative and engaging activities, from creative pursuits to athletic adventures. Samantha Cotterill's intricate 3-D artwork is praised for its detailed and immersive quality, enhancing the story's appeal. It's considered a visual delight that prompts readers to appreciate the joy and magic of spending time with loved ones.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534499768

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Paula Wiseman Books

Illustration: f-c digital; spfx: gloss lam, emboss on title; coated stock

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 435g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Jean Reidy’s bestselling and award-winning picture books have earned their spots as favorites among readers and listeners of all ages and from all over the world.Β  Her books includeΒ TrumanΒ andΒ Sylvie,Β both illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins.Β She is a three-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, a Parents’ Choice Gold Award winner, a Charlotte Zolotow Honor winner, and recognized on β€œBest of” lists byΒ School Library Journal,Β The New York Times, NPR, and Amazon. Jean writes from her home in Colorado where she lives right across the street from her neighborhood library…which she visits nearly every day. Visit her atΒ JeanReidy.com.

Samantha Cotterill has written and illustrated many popular books for children, including the Little Senses series,Β ThankfulΒ andΒ HeartfeltΒ by Elaine Vickers,Β A Grand DayΒ by Jean Reidy,Β LookΒ by Gabi Snyder,Β Jinx and the Doom Fight Crime!Β by Lisa Mantchev, andΒ Just Add GlitterΒ by Angela DiTerlizzi, whichΒ The New YorkΒ TimesΒ called β€œa sparkle of genius.” Samantha lives with her family in upstate New York. Learn more at SamanthaCotterill.com.Β 

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