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A Day Off School

Ages 3–8 · Under $25

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A picture book with warm, distinctive illustrations and a gentle, imaginative story about an unexpected day off.

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Best for

Kids who enjoy warm, imaginative picture books.

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Reviewed by Givloom

Why it's here

A newer picture book with the same warm, distinctive illustration style and gentle, imaginative storytelling that fans of this style of book have come to expect.

Skip it if

As a newer release, it doesn't have the decades-long track record of some of the other books on this list — skip if you'd rather stick to well-established classics.

Screen-free score

5/5

Mess level

Low

Parent involvement

Low

Faith-friendly

Yes

Author

Oliver Jeffers & Sam Waldron

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