A Day in the Sun

The many brilliant ways the sun lifts, warms, and nourishes the world.

Spanning morning to night, with each spread featuring children in a different country, this book introduces readers to the sun. With short, graceful text and retro illustrations featuring bright, bold shapes, this is a

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science—and culture—lesson for the youngest set. Beginning in Madagascar, the sun rises over a child in bed while rainforest animals peer in through the window. “Good morning, Sun!” Next is Japan, with two tots stretching from their futons on the floor, ready to start the day. “The Sun tickles our eyes / so that we wake up // and lights our table / while we have breakfast.” At the morning meal, readers are swept to Iran, where a youngster eats at a low table with many colorful dishes. Readers visit 14 countries in total, from Mexico and Italy to Mali and South Korea, each with the golden sun shining in the sky. Ejaita juxtaposes warm yellows and oranges against cool turquoises and blues; each burst of color radiates energy. The science is kept simple yet is still informative (“The Sun feeds our trees / our air, // and our water”). The warmth of the subject matches the warmth that pours from the pages. The characters have skin the (many and vibrant) color of the pages. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

Absolutely shines. (Informational picture book. 2-5)

-Kirkus Review

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