Every single day of every single year a precious child is born to cherish and to cheer.
All around the world they grow and learn and play, shining their bright light and finding their own way.
This gentle book is a fresh retelling of the famous nursery rhyme that has been told in varying versions over time.
Monday’s child is kind and caring.
Treading softly, helping sharing.
Every day is joyful in different ways. A favourite is Thursday
Thursday’s child is happy when moving.
Impulsive, eager, whizzing, zooming.
The illustrations are soft, warm and enveloping. They bring to life the simple joys of being a child. The rhyming words make this the perfect book to read aloud as the story flows so well.
Simply a lovely book.
Reviewed by Jane Stephens
Age Guide 1+
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Emma Bowd is an author of books for adults and children. Her picture books with Affirm Press follow her successful debut picture book, Wonderful Shoes (Windy Hollow), which was a CBCA Notable Book (Early Childhood) in 2022. In addition to being an author, Emma has worked as an occupational therapist and small-business owner. She is an active participant in the kidlit community and a passionate literacy advocate through the children’s education charity, Ardoch. Emma loves to travel and renovate houses; she lives in Naarm/Melbourne on Boonwurrung land with her family.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Hilary Jean Tapper is a New Zealand based illustrator who creates picture books, works as a creative arts therapist, lecturer and researcher, and facilitates creative arts workshops. She is inspired by the living world, poetry, dance, philosophy and meditation. Hilary works with watercolour, ink and pencil, and loves to draw children and nature.
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