Book details
The Backward Day
Description
Imagine your whole day lived backward, from beginning to end. When you got up, you'd put on your jacket, then your shirt and pants, and over those your underwear, because after all, backward is backward, and on a backward day backward is the way everything has to be. You'd walk downstairs backward and sit on your chair backward with your back to the table, and when your parents greeted you in the morning you'd say, of course, "Good night." But how long can a backward day go on? Just long enough for a smart kid to reverse the spell he's cast on the whole household and return everything to normal. The Backward Day, a delightfully stylish picture book by the Caldecott Prize-winning team of Marc Simont and Ruth Krauss, brings to life a humorous and engaging reversal of ordinary reality that will enchant young children, as well parents.
Age
3-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
40 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Encourages Imagination: 'The Backward Day' by Ruth Krauss is a whimsical story that inspires children to think creatively and imagine a world where everything is done in reverse. This can help foster a child's imaginative thinking and encourage them to see the world from different perspectives.
- Promotes Individuality: The book celebrates uniqueness and the idea of being different. It sends a positive message about the importance of being oneself, even if that means standing out from the crowd or doing things in an unconventional way.
- Language Development: Ruth Krauss is known for her playful use of language, and 'The Backward Day' is no exception. Reading this book can help children develop their language skills through exposure to rhymes, rhythm, and a rich vocabulary.
- Timeless Themes: Despite being published in the 1950s, the themes of the book are timeless and continue to resonate with readers today. The story touches on the concepts of self-expression, the joy of play, and the value of seeing the world from different angles, which are important lessons for readers of all ages.