The Lazy Day by Elliot Kukla,
Illustrator Shelly Swann
In this heartwarming picture book from author, activist, and rabbi Elliot Kukla, a young girl and her father spend a “lazy” day together, encouraging readers to slow down and appreciate the world around them with the people they love
When Papa suggests they spend a lazy day together, Daisy isn’t so sure. She’d rather play dress-up or bake a cake or go exploring or do anything besides sit still! But Papa is determined to show his daughter all the joys of a lazy day, so the two grab their wheels—a bike for Daisy, and a wheelchair for Papa—and head to the park. Daisy wants to race around, but Papa encourages her to sit with him and see what she can notice about the world around her.
Daisy soon begins to see the beauty and mystery of nature. She feels tiny butterfly feet, hears wind in the leaves, and experiences the miracle of sunshine on her face. It turns out a lazy day was just what she needed.
This sweet and gentle story encourages kids and their caregivers to make space to slow down, be present, and find beauty in their world.
Elliot Kukla is a rabbi, writer, and activist. His work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, National Geographic, and more. In 2006, Kukla became the first openly transgender rabbi to be ordained in a mainstream denomination of Judaism. He spent over a decade offering spiritual care to the dying at Bay Area Jewish Healing Center. This training as a rabbi and his time providing spiritual care to the dying at Bay Area Jewish Healing Center has deeply informed both his activism and his understanding of what is needed to heal us in the modern world. Shelly Swann is an author/illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. Outside of her home studio, she mainly spends her days meandering the city or surrounding forests, always finding magic in the mundane.
Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Trim Size: 10 1⁄2 x 8 1⁄2
ISBN: 9781419776878
Page Count: 40
Illustrations: Full-color illustrations throughout
Rights: World/All
Age Range: 4 - 8
