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The Gray Day: An Acorn Book (Rainbow Days #1)

By Valerie Bolling   Illustrated by Kai Robinson   

Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338805932 Paperback
48 Pages | 5.481" x 7.006" | Ages 4 to 6

Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338805949 Hardcover
48 Pages | 5.887" x 7.250" | Ages 4 to 6

Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338805956 Ebook
48 Pages | Ages 4 to 6

In this sparkly, full-color early reader series, Zoya and her puppy, Coco, love to make art -- even on a rainy day!

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This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!

Zoya loves to make art with her puppy, Coco. It is a perfect day to paint outside -- until it begins to rain! Zoya and Coco rush back inside with their art supplies. But together -- and with a splash of glitter -- they find creative ways to brighten the gray day.

With Kai Robinson's vibrant, full-color artwork and Valerie Bolling's engaging, easy-to-read text throughout, this sparkly series is perfect for beginning readers!

Raves & reviews:

Praise for Let's Dance! by Valerie Bolling:

2021 Crystal Kite Award Winner

"In onomatopoeic, rhyming text, Bolling encourages readers to dance in styles including folk dance, classical ballet, breakdancing, and line dancing." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Debut author Bolling presents 10 forms of dance in short, rhyming stanzas. A fun and lively title." -- School Library Journal