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Day by Day
by
Susan Gal
Susan Gal offers a heartwarming tale of old-fashioned goodness. The industrious pigs of Day by Day build a home, plant a garden, help their neighbors, and then gather in a harvest grown with hard work and kindness.
The language is sweet and simple: Day by day, the seasons turn. Shoulder to shoulder, pigs gather the harvest. Hand in hand, pigs give thanks, then cheek to che...more
The language is sweet and simple: Day by day, the seasons turn. Shoulder to shoulder, pigs gather the harvest. Hand in hand, pigs give thanks, then cheek to che...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
July 10th 2012
by Knopf Books for Young Readers
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The illustrations aren't my first choice of style so I made sure to read this a few times in a row, and I'm really glad I did. There's a wealth of detail and charm here that responds to close attention. The bird builds her nest while the pigs build their house, then nestles within her house while the pigs furnish theirs. I love the garden page especially, showing the worms, potatoes, and carrots below the soil and the leaves and insects and activity above. Love the lacey underwear when they take...more
Susan Gal offered up some interesting ideas at the beginning, but chose not to follow those threads. First, she has a whole 1930s moving West theme, which harks to Steinbeck--very ambitious. Second, she has the pigs build a house of bricks as soon as they reach the West. Isn't there a natural 'third' coming up in this sequence? I'm not saying there's only one possible direction, but I was really hoping for her to take those two things and build on them. There was no building. She even brought ex...more
Day by Day by Susan Gal
Release Date – July 10, 2012
*A review copy of this book was viewed from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review*
Pigs, pigs everywhere. Day by Day takes us on a journey with pigs from the time they head out west and settle into their new homes till it’s time for harvest. They work together to make a new life for themselves with friends, crops and fun. Take the journey with them as each day brings new things.
This was a very colorful book with a simple message even small k...more
Release Date – July 10, 2012
*A review copy of this book was viewed from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review*
Pigs, pigs everywhere. Day by Day takes us on a journey with pigs from the time they head out west and settle into their new homes till it’s time for harvest. They work together to make a new life for themselves with friends, crops and fun. Take the journey with them as each day brings new things.
This was a very colorful book with a simple message even small k...more
Inspired by a proverb about birds building a nest, this story shows a pig family working hard to make a life that's sweet. Text is simple and follows a specific structure (i.e. brick by brick, pigs build a house; piece by piece, it becomes a home). Artwork combines many textures incorporated into the paintings of pigs and their surroundings. Admittedly the artwork is stronger than the story, but this book is a must see nevertheless.
Day by Day is a piggie story that opens up and welcomes the reader. The pigs are the characters, but they are not the main attraction to the tale. The play and fun with each turn of phrase will capture the reader and invite them to enjoy this book over and over again. It's a simple and sweet book with fun and active illustrations.
Reviewed from a library copy.
Reviewed from a library copy.
Loved the illustrations. Sweet book about community, but with humor in the pictures. Not for the stuffy crowd, since "layer by layer, pigs shed their clothes" after a hard day of gardening and do cannonballs in the mud. Boy bigs are wearing their tightie-whities and girl pigs are wearing lacy slips and camisoles.
Bright and cheerful illustrations add breezyness to the story of a family cooperatively living together. Relies on repetitive openings to each page, "day by day," "kiss by kiss," piece by piece," etc., which makes it soothing to read aloud,
Age: Infant - Preschool
"The industrious pigs of Day by Day build a home, plant a garden, help their neighbors, and then gather in a harvest grown with hard work and kindness" (Goodreads feature review).
A soft telling
"The industrious pigs of Day by Day build a home, plant a garden, help their neighbors, and then gather in a harvest grown with hard work and kindness" (Goodreads feature review).
A soft telling
Day by Day may not be a book that pleases every reader. Picture books are so subjective, after all. But if you enjoy pigs in your picture books, then this one is a fun treat!
"As the seasons change, the industrious pigs of Day by Day build a home, plant a garden, help their neighbors, and then gather in a harvest grown with hard work and kindness"--
I love the simple message that we live together day by day. Gal provides the right touch of silliness in the illustrations to keep young readers coming back for repeat giggles.
The pictures are dark (in color) and I would not choose this book for a normal storytime but I think it would be a good addition to a Thanksgiving or harvest storytime.
I actually liked the text better than the illustrations, which is rare for me. It is still a cute book about working together and the passage of time.
Bright, colorful illustrations featuring a lot of pink as this family of pigs works and plays together
Great bedtime read for young kids. Short sentences and small words make this the perfect read for beginners.
A lovely, lyrical picture book that celebrates community and family. A new storytime favorite!
Dust Bowl-era pigs load up the jalopy, head West, and help their neighbors create a community.
Beautiful illustrations carry you through a very full day in the life of some pigs.
I love when a book tells us the simple joys of family. Adorable pictures, too.
Very simple one line of text on each page. Illustrations are gorgeous.
Whimsical days with a charming family of swine.
harvest, pigs,seasons,friendship
SM
Simple and sweet. Piggie pioneers.
Sweet, retro vibe to these illustrations. A lot of Golden Books, a little Renoir...
May 09, 2013
Valerie
marked it as to-read
Apr 13, 2013
Heather
marked it as get-littles
Mar 25, 2013
Larissa Langsather
marked it as to-read
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