A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends

A big-hearted picture book captures the warmth and fun of a spontaneous summers day with friends, where one activity leads to another until they all go back home to bake a cake.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 28 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Gecko Press

A delightful picture book, this captures the warmth and joy of a spontaneous summer day spent with friends. It all begins with Raccoon's decision to bake an apple cake, but he realizes he lacks eggs. Seeking help, he visits his friend Fox, who needs a ladder to mend the roof. Coincidentally, Badger also requires a ladder, and they set off together in search of Bear.

As they stroll through meadows, they encounter Crow, who shares some blackberries with them. Eventually, they find Bear fishing at the river. The five friends have an absolute blast, enjoying the sun on their fur, engaging in fishing, swimming, having a picnic, and finally returning home to bake two cakes—one for each bear, as they have big appetites.

A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends is a charming tale that instantly evokes a sense of nostalgia and warmth. The laconic narration, accompanied by funny dialogue and exquisite illustrations, paints a vivid picture of a carefree childhood day. Philip Waechter, a renowned children's author and illustrator from Germany, has a beautifully classic illustration style that adds to the charm of the story.

Weight: 172g
Dimension: 235 x 265 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781776574674