Monday: Anne Herbauts

What is Monday? Aside from the obvious, in this exquisitely produced and lyrical book, Monday is a bird who doesn’t embrace the moment he’s in, but has a whimsical yearning that makes him restless.

The delightfully depicted seasons change and Monday begins to merge with the snowy landscape. Touch the pages, feel the thick (then the thin) paper, sense Monday’s presence within the white; what has happened to Monday, his perplexed friends wonder?

This enigmatic book will appeal to children (and adults) who like unconventional stories that give them the opportunity to contribute to the narrative with their own insights and ideas. Apart from anything, designers and artists will find it visually very satisfying.

For ages 4 and up.