A very sweet children’s book about the importance of kindness and gratitude. I read this to my one year old and he adored the colours mix and kept trying to steal the screen from me. Thank you NetGalley for the free ARC.

I was immediately drawn in by the colorful illustrations on the cover. We’re always told not to judge a book by its cover—and while that’s generally wise advice, I’m glad I did in this case. The illustrations are whimsical and rich with color, perfectly capturing the joyful tone of the story. The playful rhymes throughout made reading even more engaging, and there was even a surprise little “I Spy” activity at the end that added an extra layer of fun.

The story itself follows a little girl and her mother on a mission to celebrate her half-birthday. With big plans and high hopes for the perfect day, they set out full of excitement. But along the way, they encounter people in need and choose to help, one kind gesture at a time. Although their carefully laid plans take a backseat, the heart of the story lies in the realization that a day spent together—with love, laughter, and compassion—is truly the perfect day after all.

Overall, this is a charming read with a heartfelt message and beautiful illustrations. It’s a lovely reminder for little readers (and grown-ups too!) that joy can be found not just in celebration, but in kindness and shared moments.

Thank you to NetGalley, BooksGoSocial, and Shea Peterson for the privilege of receiving this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The story is very cute and warm, very suitable for yojng readers. The art is very adorable! I love the mood and tone of the art as well.

This book is absolutely adorable, and carries meaningful messages about helping others and being appreciative. I loved that there were easy to understand examples of helping others. The text rhymes and flows well and the illustrations are colorful and so cute.