Today would be special. Today would be splendid. It was Saturday! But sometimes, the best plans don't work out exactly the way you expect.... In this heartfelt and universal story, a mother and daughter look forward to their special Saturday routine together every single week. But this Saturday, one thing after another goes wrong — ruining storytime, salon time, picnic time, and the puppet show they'd been looking forward to going to all week. Mom is nearing a meltdown... until her loving daughter reminds her that being together is the most important thing of all.
Author-artist Oge Mora's highly anticipated follow up to Caldecott Honor Thank You, Omu! features the same magnificently radiant artwork and a story of a mother and daughter on an up-and-down journey that reminds them of what's best about Saturdays: precious time together.
"Scenes at the family breakfast table, inside the salon, and at the riotously busy park are filled with detail that rewards second looks. When they encounter the worst disaster of all — this one is Ava’s mother’s fault — it’s Ava’s turn to reassure her mom, and she finds special words to do it. The family handles the stress of dashed expectations in a way that acknowledges disappointment while conveying the buoyancy of resilience and the joy of their bond. And a delightful coda may inspire readers to share the inventive way they salvage their day." — Publishers Weekly
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Oge Mora |
Illustrator | Oge Mora |
ISBN | 0316431273 |
Publication Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |