A Most Unusual Day

Written by Sydra Mallery · Illustrated by E. B. Goodale and E. B. Goodale

Caroline's day turns extraordinary with the arrival of a new baby sister.

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32 pages· 471 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD540L

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Bookroo's summary

Caroline's day starts off wrong—late wake-up, forgotten socks, and chaos at school. But everything changes when she meets her new baby sister, just arrived from afar. How will this new addition transform her world? Discover a heartwarming tale of family and the joy of adoption.

From the publisher

Something rather extraordinary is happening in Caroline’s life today . . . her family is adopting a new baby sister! A warm and loving story about school, family, siblings, and adoption, for anyone eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new sibling.Today is a very unusual day! Caroline wakes up late, forgets her socks, and feels strange all the way to school. She tries to help her teacher, but everything is mixed up today and all Caroline manages to do is make a great big mess. Finally, the school day ends and Caroline rushes outside to greet her parents, who are having a rather extraordinary day themselves. In their arms they hold Caroline’s new baby sister, who has just arrived from far away.Sydra Mallery’s debut picture book is a loving celebration of family, adoption, and sisters. Exquisitely realized by the acclaimed illustrator E. B. Goodale, this charming adoption story is perfect for anyone welcoming a new brother or sister into the family.

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