Nancy Raines Day crafts picture books that often explore the realms of nature and music. Her works typically feature playful language and delve into themes like counting and musical alphabets. Her background in journalism and focus on literacy informs her approach to children's writing. She often draws from folklore, bringing classic tales to young readers with a fresh perspective.
A universal ode to babies and their milestones that celebrates all the joys in a baby’s first year. Join three babies, encouraged by their families, as they grow more and more active with each day--crying, smiling, eating, teething, rolling, crawling, walking, and talking--culminating in a birthday celebration for all the kids. With rhythmic, rhyming text and sweet, soft illustrations, this is the perfect repeat read for babies’—and parents’—first year.
Through playful rhymes, a baby and her family explore various opposites during a lively day filled with fun activities like playing at the playground and savoring ice cream. The day concludes with a cozy bedtime story, leading to a peaceful sleep, highlighting the joys of family life and the concept of opposites in a relatable and engaging way.
Wearing food is much more fun than eating it in this sweet and sticky ode to toddler mealtime Applesauce is fun to wear on your nose or in your hair. Toast is always nice and flat. What could make a better hat? What's more fun than eating your food? Wearing it, and toddlers are especially talented at that. This adorable picture book features a diverse cast of babies making a delightful mess at mealtime.