Hello Day - by Charlie Mylie (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A child and their parent go out on an outing, and the child's whimsical interactions with the world around them reminds their parent the value of embracing the journey itself"--

Book Synopsis

The picture book Hello Day presents a whimsical kid's-eye view of a day, filled with wonders big and small . . . which sometimes clashes with their parent's more practical plans.

Hello apple,
hello shelf
I can reach you
all by myself.

When a father and child finally get out of the house, the toddler says "hello" to everything from a snack to a squirrel to a sidewalk puddle. Meanwhile, Dad stays focused on getting the duo from point A to point B. But the eager and enthusiastic "hellos" from his kid remind Dad to pay attention to the here and now.

Told entirely in the child's voice, and boldly illustrated in vibrant colors and joyful lines, this picture book from Charlie Mylie celebrates gentle parenting and invites kid and adult readers alike to get curious about the small wonders hiding in everyday moments.

Review Quotes

***STARRED REVIEW***
"Consigned to a park bench with the apple when the library doesn't allow food or drink, child and caregiver make a small but exciting final discovery in this effervescent here-and-now story that smartly centers a child's noticing."--Publishers Weekly

""Hello" to an effervescent take on early childhood's fascination with the world."
--Kirkus

About the Author

Charlie Mylie is an author and illustrator living the dream in Kansas City, Kansas. It's only occurring to him now that his interdisciplinary art degree from Kansas City Art Institute might have actually helped in making children's books. His wife and preschooler, however, have had a significant, obvious impact on his work and life, while the cat has contributed nothing. Mylie wants to keep exploring, for as long as he is allowed, how words and pictures--together--help us making sense of this confounding world. His books include Something for You, We Might See, and Out on a Limb.