A Perfect Day
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

A Perfect Day

Written & illustrated by Sarah S. Brannen

A seagull and a crab discover the true meaning of perfection through unexpected friendship.

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32 pages
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On a seemingly perfect day, Seagull enjoys the sun and sea until Crab arrives, pointing out every flaw. From clouds to barnacles, their differing views challenge their day. Can they find happiness despite imperfections? In this charming tale, Seagull and Crab learn that true perfection lies in friendship, not flawlessness. Will they embrace their differences and find joy together?

From the publisher

A seagull and a crab find friendship and compromise in this sweet and humorous story about the meaning of perfection.

The sky is blue, the sun is warm, the breeze is cool–it’s a perfect day for Seagull, perched on a rock in the sea. That is, until crabby Crab comes along and points out all of the day’s flaws! There’s a cloud in the sky, a smelly boat in the distance, and the rock that they’re sitting on is covered in barnacles.

In this sweet and funny story about finding happiness amidst flaws, Seagull and Crab learn that nothing is more perfect than spending time with friends.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD240L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about birdsBooks about choosing cheerinessBooks about attitudeBooks about crabs
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2
F&P level
~H
Publication
Published
July 7, 2020
First published
July 20, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781984812841

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