A Most Unusual Day

Name: A Most Unusual Day
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780062364302
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By Sydra Mallery

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Summary

A Most Unusual Day by Sydra Mallery is a charming children's book that captures a day filled with unexpected feelings and events. The protagonist, Caroline, experiences a day that is anything but typical as she navigates a whirlwind of emotions and minor mishaps. As the day progresses, her anticipation and excitement grow, leading to a delightful and heartwarming conclusion focused on the theme of love and family.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love stories about anticipation and change. The tale captures the emotions of a young child navigating through an unusual day filled with surprises, making it ideal for readers who appreciate heartfelt and relatable childhood experiences.

A warm and loving story about school, family, siblings, and adoption, for anyone eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new sibling.

Today is a very unusual day!

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Something rather extraordinary is happening in Caroline’s life today . . . her family is adopting a new baby sister! A warm and loving story about school, family, siblings, and adoption, for anyone eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new sibling.

Today is a very unusual day! Caroline wakes up late, forgets her socks, and feels strange all the way to school. She tries to help her teacher, but everything is mixed up today and all Caroline manages to do is make a great big mess. Finally, the school day ends and Caroline rushes outside to greet her parents, who are having a rather extraordinary day themselves. In their arms, they hold Caroline’s new baby sister, who has just arrived from far away.

A Most Unusual Day by Sydra Mallery is a debut picture book that serves as a loving celebration of family, adoption, and sisters. Exquisitely realised by the acclaimed illustrator E. B. Goodale, this charming adoption story is perfect for anyone welcoming a new brother or sister into the family.

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A Most Unusual Day by Sydra Mallery receives widespread praise for its heartfelt portrayal of adoption through the eyes of a new big sister. Reviewers commend its depiction of the myriad forms adoptive families can take and its ability to capture a child's emotions with sensitivity and warmth. The book's rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations are noted for effectively conveying the protagonist's extraordinary day, making it a valuable addition to adoption and sibling stories in children's literature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062364302

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 May 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Greenwillow Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by E. B. Goodale

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sydra Mallery Young Adult

About the Author

E. B. Goodale is the author-illustrator of Under the Lilacs, her debut, and has also illustrated several other picture books including Windows and Here and Now, both by author Julia Denos. Visit her at www.ebgoodale.com, on Twitter: @ebgoodale, and on Instagram: @ebgoodale. She lives in Massachusetts.