Yuma Public Library

"Bill Withers's 1977 feel-good hit 'Lovely Day' is famous for bringing listeners joy, even on the darkest of days. The song's joyful energy is brought to life in this beautiful picture book inspired by Withers's timeless lyrics! Young readers will delight in following the story of a young brother and sister who always find a way to make each other smile, no matter the challenges the day may bring."--

When Felix wakes up on morning, he finds an invisible bucket floating overhead. A rotten morning threatens his mood--and his bucket--drop by drop. Can Felix discover how to refill his bucket before it's completely empty?

Follows the week's activities of a boy who has decided, with his grandmother's encouragement, to be worthwhile.

When Mr. Sherman's bad mood takes the form of a rain cloud that soaks him, an unexpected encounter with imaginative children brightens his day, turning his outlook from pessimism into optimism.

"When Maribel's family has to move in with Tía Carmen because Papi lost his job, Maribel and her sister feel unsettled. It's not always easy sharing a room or being in a house full of loud cousins, but Papi reminds the girls that it's only por un ratito--just for a little while. In the meantime, there is always someone to play with, the mealtimes are filled with music and laughter, and bedtime is for snuggling in tight"--

When Maribel's family has to move in with Taia Carmen because Papi lost his job, Maribel and her sister feel unsettled. It's not always easy sharing a room or being in a house full of loud cousins, but Papi reminds the girls that it's only por un ratito--just for a little while. In the meantime, there is always someone to play with, the mealtimes are filled with music and laughter, and bedtime is for snuggling in tight. Cuando la familia de Maribel...

"Poppy's mother hasn't been the same since Gran passed away. She stays inside and watches TV, unable to leave the couch. So maybe that's why Poppy has started spending more time outside, taking her dog Pepper for walks around the neighborhood. When Pepper leads Poppy through a hole in the fence, she finds a forgotten forest that's been there all along, as well as a new friend named Rob. Rob teaches Poppy that you can find magic in the wilderness --...