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Raj and the Best Day Ever

Illustrated by Sebastien Braun
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Hardcover
$16.99 US
8.81"W x 11.5"H x 0.4"D   | 17 oz | 30 per carton
On sale Apr 09, 2019 | 40 Pages | 9781536205701
Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell J
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Best-selling illustrator Sebastien Braun introduces new character Raj in this celebration of the relationship between father and son.

Raj and Dad are going on an adventure. They plan a list of all the things they will do. But then disaster strikes! Dad has left his wallet at home, and Raj thinks their day will be ruined. But maybe Raj and Dad can still have a great day—all they need is their imaginations and each other's company!
Braun's simple narrative and bright, colorful illustrations reinforce the happy-go-lucky theme of the picture book...An endearing picture book about the relationship between father and son.
—Kirkus Reviews

Braun’s cheery and colorful watercolor and mixed-media illustrations are full of details, including the changing, zipper-mouth expressions on the googly-eyed green knapsack. Perfect for one-on-one sharing, this warm father and son story shows that time spent together is priceless.
—School Library Journal
Sebastien Braun was born in Strasbourg, France. As a child he spent countless hours drawing and filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. After graduating, he spent a few years teaching art before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. Apart from creating pictures, his favorite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children, and riding his vintage road bike through the Cotswold hills.

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Best-selling illustrator Sebastien Braun introduces new character Raj in this celebration of the relationship between father and son.

Raj and Dad are going on an adventure. They plan a list of all the things they will do. But then disaster strikes! Dad has left his wallet at home, and Raj thinks their day will be ruined. But maybe Raj and Dad can still have a great day—all they need is their imaginations and each other's company!

Praise

Braun's simple narrative and bright, colorful illustrations reinforce the happy-go-lucky theme of the picture book...An endearing picture book about the relationship between father and son.
—Kirkus Reviews

Braun’s cheery and colorful watercolor and mixed-media illustrations are full of details, including the changing, zipper-mouth expressions on the googly-eyed green knapsack. Perfect for one-on-one sharing, this warm father and son story shows that time spent together is priceless.
—School Library Journal

Author

Sebastien Braun was born in Strasbourg, France. As a child he spent countless hours drawing and filled his homework with doodles and portraits of his teachers. After graduating, he spent a few years teaching art before taking the plunge as a freelance illustrator. Apart from creating pictures, his favorite pastimes are making toys from wood, playing with his children, and riding his vintage road bike through the Cotswold hills.