One bright, sunny morning, the pond’s creatures prepare to perform a symphony. The birds begin with their calls; the frogs join in with their croaks; the fox barks, and the bees buzz. At last th
One bright, sunny morning, the pond’s creatures prepare to perform a symphony. The birds begin with their calls; the frogs join in with their croaks; the fox barks, and the bees buzz. At last the clouds arrive with their thunderous percussion…
Acclaimed author-illustrator Jennifer Yerkes presents the sights and sounds of an ecosystem in motion. Told with bold, vibrant art and playful onomatopoeia, A Perfect Day is a spectacular reminder to stop and listen to nature.
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A day that ‘begins in peaceful harmony’ erupts into a summer storm that is likened to a symphony. . . . Exquisite.”
School Library Journal
“Subtle, graphically sophisticated in its focus, like Yerkes’s other titles, this book asks readers to pause thoughtfully, look closely, and take in the music.”
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Jennifer Yerkes studied design and art history at universities in the United States, Austria, Hungary, and Scotland. Her books include
Red Light, Green Lion (Kids Can) and
A Funny Little Bird (Sourcebooks), which won the gold medal at the Society of Illustrator's 2013 "The Original Art" exhibition. An American citizen, Jennifer lives in France with her husband and twin sons. Visit her website at
cargocollective.com/jennifer-yerkes or follow her on Instagram @jenniferyerkes_illustration.
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