One Upside-Downy Day

In this rhyming picture book, author and illustrator Renée Kurilla explores the not-so-great days of toddlerdom and the ways little ones can self-soothe to ease those upside-downy days away. It is a love letter to emotional understanding and the sometimes-gray days of being a toddler.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: Abrams

From Renée Kurilla, the 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 picture book. One Upside-Downy Day is a love letter to emotional understanding and the sometimes-gray days of being a toddler.

One day, a little boy named Max woke up feeling grumpy. He didn't want to play, eat, or do anything. His mom tried to cheer him up, but nothing worked. Max's mom decided to take him for a walk outside.

As they walked, Max saw a butterfly flying around. He stopped to watch it, and suddenly, he felt happy. The butterfly was so beautiful and colorful, and Max felt like he was seeing it for the first time.

Max's mom noticed the change in his mood and asked him what had made him happy. Max told her about the butterfly, and his mom smiled.

"Sometimes, the simplest things in life can make us happy," she said. "It's important to take the time to appreciate them."

Max nodded in agreement. He realized that he had been so focused on his grumpiness that he had forgotten about all the beautiful things around him. From that day on, Max made a conscious effort to look for the good in every situation.

He started to notice the colors of the flowers, the sound of the birds, and the warmth of the sun. He even started to smile more often.

Max's mom was proud of him. She knew that he had learned a valuable lesson about happiness. She also knew that there would be more ups and downs in life, but Max was now better equipped to handle them.

As Max grew older, he became a famous artist. His paintings were beautiful and colorful, and they captured the essence of happiness. People from all over the world came to see his work, and Max felt grateful for the opportunity to share his happiness with others.

In the end, Max learned that happiness is not something that we can find outside of ourselves. It is something that we create within ourselves through our thoughts, feelings, and actions. He also learned that the simplest things in life can bring us the most joy, and that it is important to take the time to appreciate them.

One Upside-Downy Day is a beautiful and inspiring book that teaches children about emotional understanding and the power of happiness. It is a must-read for parents and caregivers who want to help their children learn to cope with difficult emotions and find joy in the world around them.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 240 x 236 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419757075