A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends

Author: Philip Waechter

A big-hearted picture book celebrating the joy of being alive and simple pleasures enjoyed with good friends.

This cheerful book captures the warmth and fun of a spontaneous summer’s day with friends, where one lovely activity leads to another until they all go back home to bake a cake (two cakes!) to finish.

With laconic narration, funny dialogue and exquisite illustrations, A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends tell the story of a carefree childhood day and evokes nostalgia for summers spent playing outside, fishing, climbing trees and swimming. The repetition of language and lyrical text make a fun and satisfying read aloud—allowing children to join in.

This book is perfect to celebrate the start of the summer school holidays and wonderful to read aloud together in the sunshine.