A Day So Gray, written by Marie Lamba and Alea Marley, reviewed by Klaudia Janek

Summary:  This adorable picture book is perfect to pull out on a bleak gray day.  The story starts with two friends.  One is a pessimist and one is super positive in finding the best in a day.  The first friend says that the day is so gray.  The friend insists that “it’s deep soft brown, and shining blue, and silver splashes on bright yellow.” They are outside in the cold and it is snowing and cold.  They go for a walk and the second friend keeps pointing out all the beauty of a gray winter day. They find a cat and end up curled up in front of a fireplace.  In their cozy spot, both friends can now agree that there is beauty to be found, no matter what the weather.

Straight Talk for Librarians:  A sweet cozy read for those cold winter days.  If a young reader is sad about the winter, this story will point out all the fun and beautiful things that can be found outside in the winter. Followed by a warm, cozy drink with a fire and a blanket.  One of the girls is peach skinned and the other is brown skinned. The shift in viewpoint is fun to watch.  The descriptive text will appeal to young readers.  When the positive character talks, the font is in blue.  The illustrator really captured the beauty of a winter day.  Both characters are cute and lovable.  It’s just a sweet book that would make for a good read-aloud.  It would be perfect for a preK - 2nd grade library collection.  For any PYP IB libraries - you can find the attributes of being a thinker and a risk-taker.  I definitely recommend this book.