The Blue Day Book for Kids A Lesson in Cheering Yourself Up

by Greive, Bradley Trevor

• ISBN13: 9780740750236
• ISBN10: 0740750232
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-03-01
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Summary

Perfect for those downer days when your child needs a pick-me-up,The Blue Day Book for Kidsmagnificently pairs striking animal photographs and inspirational thoughts to re-create the magic Bradley Trevor Greive (BTG) tapped into with the original book.Enchanted by the wildly successfulBlue Day Book'spoignant, often funny, photos of animals and clever, poetic insights, many parents and teachers from all over the world wrote the author asking, "When will you do a version of this book for children?"The Blue Day Book for Kidsfeatures the same style of delightful black-and-white animal photos found in itsNew York Timesbest-selling predecessor. But this special edition for children is accompanied by compassionate words of wisdom written especially for children 12 and under. As BTG says, "Hey, even little people have big blue days."The deceptively simple, imaginative story line reflects a child's sensibility about the symptoms, causes, and cures for those times when children feel tired, grumpy, left out, or think that nothing ever goes as they planned. Even on days when brussels sprouts are served at dinner . . . a cherished toy must be shared . . . a homework avalanche looms . . . or a silly mistake is made in front of friends or family,The Blue Day Book for Kidsprovides children with a literary umbrella to laugh off the unexpected rain life can bring.

Author Biography

New York Times best-selling author Bradley Trevor Greive is now a household name worldwide since writing The Blue Day Book, the precursor of The Blue Day Book for Kids. His seven prior books have won awards internationally and sold more than 10 million copies. Born in Tasmania, Australia, Bradley spent most of his childhood living in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Singapore. A graduate of Australia's Royal Military College, he served as a paratroop platoon commander before leaving the army to pursue more creative misadventures. Also an award-winning artist, cartoonist, poet, toy designer, screenwriter, inventor, and qualified cosmonaut, Bradley lives mostly in Sydney, Australia.