I received a copy of this title courtesy of Raincoast Books in exchange for an honest review. Smith's mixed-media illustrations are lively detailed yet broad at the same time, and though distinctive (as is all of Smith's beautiful art), his work is easily approachable for all ages to enjoy. This story could work brilliantly as a read aloud for toddlers/preschoolers (I hope to try it out soon!), especially if given the right intonation and animated stress on certain words. A relatively simple story, light on text, A Perfect Day makes great use of repeated words and phrasing, and sets itself apart with its comical twist in the introduction of Bear. Overall, A Perfect Day is a delight, begging for multiple readings and closer inspections of Lane Smith's illustrations. And while effectively wrecking everyone's flawless day, Bear ends up (happily) making his own day of perfection.
As we get to little Squirrel enjoying some corn, readers have, up to that point, only seen that all animals have been enjoying a perfect day.but then- surprise!- in trundles big, lumbering, impervious Bear, making a grand mess of things. Where some authors/illustrators might veer- or perhaps stay- on a straight line of the darling and sweet, Smith takes a wonderful and quiet dive off to the comical and unexpected- all the while maintaining major levels of adorable. Just look at happy Bear on the cover! Sniffing beautiful flowers, lounging on the grass and enjoying the sunshine- what could be wrong?! In bestselling and award-winning Lane Smith's funny and terrifically timed A Perfect Day, readers get a look at multiple animals' perspectives of what makes for their idea of a perfect day.Ī Perfect Day starts off with Cat enjoying some colourful flowers and Dog enjoying the feel of cool water, followed by a few other adorable animals having their own ultimate day.
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