A Day That's Ours

Description

In this heart-warming, poetic story, a father and child share the last few moments of quiet before the school year begins. They take the time to notice each detail as they spend their special day together - from making a special pancake breakfast to noticing each spider's web and falling feather. A moving story for parents to share with their little ones as they take their first steps into school or nursery.

Blake Nuto is an elementary school teacher with a deep love of children's literature and a desire to integrate philosophy and mindfulness into education. His first picture book, A Child of Galaxies, was nominated for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2021. He currently lives and works in Tasmania. Vyara Boyadjieva is a Bulgarian illustrator, currently based in Sofia. In 2017, she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna with a degree in Illustration and Comics, and in 2020 she completed a Master's in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. She now has the pleasure of working full-time as a picture book maker.

A stunning book that reminds us to slow down and appreciate the precious time we have together. One to read over and over again. -- Hellen Kellock, author of Out to Sea Poignant story about the wonder of small things and the emotions of sending a child to school. -- The Bookseller Ideal for a child about to start school (or indeed an emotional parent experiencing the same), the poetic prose and illustrations reflect a true love story of parent and child. It's refreshing to see a father depicted as primary carer in this book. -- Children's Books Ireland A book that you can pick up again and again and discover new details each time. -- @miloureadsbooks on Instagram The sweetest little story. -- @miss.wrightsclassroom on Instagram A beautiful sentiment and really captures that bittersweet feeling of excitement as your child develops into their next stage, but sadness at leaving the baby stages behind. -- @milo_and_gigs_bookshelf on Instagram Vyara Boyadjieva's illustrations capture so much love in a look or gesture and are the perfect accompaniment to Blake Nuto's beautiful words. * @mrsbrownsbookbox * An idillic story told from the point of view of a dad as he and his daughter 'steal' a day to themselves. * @storybook_mamma * Lyrically written in gentle rhyme, Blake Nuto has captured that magical window of time before even the quite young have their lives packed with worries about school grades, tests and exams, as the parent here knows all too well loom on the horizon for his child, a time all to soon over and one to celebrate. * Red Reading Hub * This book is a MUST READ if you're a parent. * @sienaslittlelibrary on Instagram * This book is an utter delight. Written so beautifully, the poetic text is gorgeous to read aloud. It's such a tender story of the love between parent and child and the will to make time slow down as much as possible; to cherish every precious moment. * @mrs_w_loves_reading on Instagram * This would be such a brilliant one to read with any little ones starting school soon, a reminder of how loved they are and how the simple things can bring us so much joy. * @teenyreaders on Instagram * A tender and moving book celebrating the small moments and encouraging readers to be present in the day-to-day. * @paper.ren on Instagram * Told in perfect rhyme, the rich and evocative text is accompanied by gorgeous illustrations which add all the little details you would hope for. * Through The Bookshelf * The illustrations are beautiful, soft and fuelled our imaginations as we read through the story and looked at the pictures. * @review.my.book on Instagram * An absolute joy. * @littlecubliteracy on Instagram * A perfect book to share with little readers before they venture off to school for the first time, and a beautiful reminder for families to slow down and appreciate the small moments. * Little Library Owl on Instagram * The illustrations by Vyara Boyadjieva are absolutely stunning! The tones of oranges and browns draw you in, they are so captivating. * inclusive_childrens_books on Instagram * All about spending time together slowing down and taking in the simple things. * @samgoldsworthychildminding on Instagram * Tenderly written and so charmingly illustrated, this is one that will resonate with parents as well as little ones. * @thelittleliterarysociety on Instagram * The colors are soft and warm, reminding you of everything cozy and you can just see the love between the daughter and her dad. * @miloureadsbooks on Instagram * A beautiful reminder about the importance of cherishing all those little moments in life with our little ones. * @bookishwaytoplay on Instagram * This story treasures the little moments of magic in parenting young children- it will leave your eyes misty! * @lovefourreading on Instagram * With bright colours and a heart-warming tone to it, the artwork perfectly captures the nature of the relationship between this father and daughter, one of unconditional love and trust * @thekidsbookstagrammer on Instagram * A beautiful story about love, and taking the time to be together * BookBound blog * Filled with tenderness, poetry and heart warming moments * @sharing.the.shelf on Instagram * Tenderly told, lyrical story about slowing down and celebrating the little moments that make each day special. -- @lookabook.kids on Instagram This book is a true gem, a rare book that is sure to touch the hearts off both child and parent alike. -- @literate.littles on Instagram I don't have the words to tell you how heartfelt and utterly gorgeous this book is. -- @posies_book_club on Instagram