This lovely book illuminates all the possibilities a day offers--the opportunities and chances that won't ever come again--and also delivers a gentle message of good stewardship of our planet. Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant's poetic text, alongside Nikki McClure's stunning, meticulously crafted cut-paper art, makes this picture book not only timeless but appealing to all ages, from one to one hundred.
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than a hundred books for children. She won the Newbery Medal for Missing May and the Newbery Honor for A Fine White Dust. She lives in Oregon.
Nikki McClure is a self-taught artist who has been making paper-cuts since 1996. She is the author and illustrator of Abrams' Collect Raindrops. All in a Day is her first Abrams' children's book. She lives with her family in Olympia, Washington.
Target Age: 2-8
Harry N. Abrams
hardcover: 0.37" H x 10.27" L x 10.59" W, 32 pages
board book: 0.7" H x 7.3" L x 7.4" W, 30 pages
A gentle, poetic celebration of everything a single day can hold--perfect for sharing with the youngest readers.
In All in a Day, Newbery Medal-winning author Cynthia Rylant invites children to slow down and notice the small, meaningful moments that fill a day--from planting a seed and watching it grow to experiencing both joy and disappointment along the way.
Told in simple, lyrical verse, the story captures the idea that every day is a "perfect piece of time," full of possibilities that won't come again.
Parents and caregivers are drawn to the book's calm, rhythmic language, which makes it especially well suited for read-alouds and quiet moments. The spare text leaves room for conversation, reflection, and repeat readings--qualities that many readers find both soothing and memorable.
The book's distinctive cut-paper illustrations by Nikki McClure are a standout feature, using bold shapes and a limited palette to create images that are striking yet easy for young children to follow. Simple scenes of nature--a sprouting seedling, falling rain, a fragile egg--visually reinforce the book's themes of growth, change, and renewal.
A New York Times bestseller, this beloved board book brings the story's reassuring message into a format perfect for little hands: a reminder that each day offers something new to try, something to learn, and always another chance to begin again.