Imagine a Day

This book has the potential of being my favorite picture book. From an artistic standpoint, this book is filled with all the elements of design which artists use to create art. Lines are explored giving the viewer a sense of what the photo is conveying. For example, the artist use of vertical lines in the illustration of city buildings that conveys limitless potential. I appreciate how the interpretation of the book is based on the reader's experience. In other words, there is no definitve answer to what is happening in the book. It seems to just present itself and allows the reader to implant their imagination into the story. Its like being in someone else's dream; you can't understand why you are there but you do not want to leave the show more dream. This book provides surreal illustrations that presents powerful visuals by distorting the viewer's perspective; this is a perfect picture book that will inspire the reader to imagine the unimaginable; to suspend one's boundaries and dream. show less

Considering this book was practically wordless, I absolutely loved it! It had such meaningful content and a really powerful message throughout. The illustrations are so surreal and beautiful which makes the very few words on each page have so much more meaning. Without the pictures, I don't think the main purpose and message of the book would be made. One of the scenes they set for you says, "Imagine a day...when autumn is a yellow canopy above you, a burnt orange carpet underneath, a road you have never ridden before." The overall message of the book is that life is full of endless possibilities and we won't know what we're capable of until we try and go for it. I would absolutely put this book in my classroom and recommend it to show more children and adults of all ages. It speaks about things we can feel and truly resonate with. show less

I liked this book but i was very confused on what category this should be in. I think it's poetry because it uses concise language with distinctive sounds and rhythms that distill thoughts and feelings using metaphors and images. Every page is different though, so i feel it goes back and forth between poetry and contemporary realistic fiction. I really liked the images though, they were like illusions which make it way more interesting.

I really love this book for three reasons. The first reason is because of the language. It has very simple language, yet it creates a powerful image when you read it. For example, “Imagine a day when you don’t need wings to soar.” And “Imagine a day when you build the world around you piece by piece.” The words themselves are simple, everyday words, but when you it read you can’t help but to think of these amazing scenes in your head. I also really liked the repetition of “imagine a day.” Secondly, I love the illustrations in the book. They complement the writing perfectly. One page says “imagine a day when your wishes float on a puff of air to summon back the blue.” And the complementing picture is a girl blowing up show more sky blue balloons and releasing them outside on a cloudy day. It’s very clever and stretches the imagination. I also like that the illustrations are realistic in terms of how they are drawn, but the scene itself is very farfetched. It provides a nice contrast. Lastly, I like the message of the book throughout the book you’re told to imagine the impossible and on the very last page, you’re told to imagine a day where a book takes you to a place you’ve never been before and I think that’s how you experience those impossible things you could only imagine before; through reading. show less

This book makes me want to go outside and explore everywhere. The imagery in the book provides the reader with so much interpretation that you do not know how they are going to feel about each page. Personally, each page inspired me more to want to live my best life and go out into the world not worrying about anything and just living. I would love to read this book to students and see what they see when they look at the illustrations. I am sure kids would see way more than I see when I first look at it.

Reaction: This is a visual delight! The large paintings encourage the reader to immerse herself into the inspiring scenes, believing that anything is possible. Images of children climbing trees that are really reflections of trees in a lake or of a girl watching a blue balloon float into a sky filled with blue balloons…the stunning images are imaginative and evoke creative and dream-filled discussion.

Yes indeed, it is Surreal. ?�Not only is Magritte referenced, but also Remedios Varo (I'll have to investigate). ?áEach image could be a terrific poster for, say, a classroom or break-room in an office building. ?áWould make a great gift book. The juxtaposition of fore- and back-ground makes the characters as lofty and strong as the trees and buildings - quite an effect. ?áMost of the text is focused on personal discoveries and growth, but I particularly like:

Imagine a day...
... when we build a moat,
not to keep strangers out,
but to welcome them in.

Imagine a day...
... when the peac of a forest
and the strength of a mountain
become a cathedral
for your heart.
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Imagine... today.