“The Day is Waiting” written by
Linda Zuckerman and illustrated by Don Freeman is a delightful story that urges
readers to turn the pages, go out and see,
and return to a loving home.
In this children’s book, best for
ages 3-6, the reader is the character in the book who goes out on adventures.
The reader, the main character, looks out of his window and wonders what he can
do and see in the wide world outside of his window. He discovers that he can
see creatures and travel to cities and meet people and see friends and travel
on planes and listen to music and above all return to his home.
The illustrations themselves prompt
questions. Children would want to know about the animals that they see and
about the places and activities that are shown. These questions open up
discussion for parents to talk about all kinds of life activities, events, and
culture with their kids. The book is simple and interesting. The prose has a rhythm
that keeps the story moving. The story answers three questions, and each is
answered in a satisfactory way that will also spur children’s imaginations and
possibilities. There isn’t an overt spiritual message, however at the end of
the book, after the story is finished, there is a Bible verse: Isaiah 55:12. I
recommend this book to others.
The
publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through
BookSneeze®. I was not required to write a positive review.
