Nobody Likes Monday

Reviewed By  Grasshopper2       August 6, 2024

 

Author  Kelly Lee. Illustrations Amy Calautti

Distributor:      EK Books
ISBN:                 9781922539847
Publisher:         Exile Publishing
Release Date:   August 2024  

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Monday dragged herself out of bed knowing that nobody liked her and there was a massive pile of grumbling mail to read. Monday tried swapping with taco Tuesday, but everybody loves yummy food. Wednesday refused to swap and Thursday was far too busy to reply to Monday’s request. Friday, Saturday and Sunday were everybody’s best friends. What could she do?

Monday tried many things; taking a holiday, changing her name, but every week needed a Monday. Then one day Monday found a letter that changed her whole world. Someone appreciated her, was grateful to her and sent love. WOW!  Among all the negative letters the positive thoughts were the ones which changed her attitude.

The delightful and humorous illustrations, (Monday wrapped in a towel cleaning her teeth) add greatly to this story. It is a good tool for teaching days of the week and how people perceive them. It also demonstrates how powerful, positive and thankful reinforcements can be. It would be an interesting exercise to give each day of the week a character as the author has done. Lots of fun.