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Daniel finds the poetry in the everyday activities of his own neighborhood, in this gorgeous companion to Ezra Jack Keats Award winner Daniel Finds a Poem.The people in Daniel's neighborhood always say, "Have a good day!" But what exactly is a good day? Daniel is determined to find out, and as he strolls through his neighborhood, he finds a wonderful world full of answers as varied as his neighbors. For Emma, a good day means a strong wind for kite flying. For the bus driver, a good day means pleases and thank-yous. A good day is bees for the gardener, birthdays for the baker, and wagging tails for the mail carrier. And, for Daniel's grandma, a good day is a hug from Daniel! And when Daniel puts all these good days together, they make a lovely poem full of his neighbors' favorite things.Micha Archer's vivid collages bring to life one special day, and her inviting text celebrates a vibrant community and an appreciation for the many simple things that give us joy.
About the Author
Micha Archer www.michaarcher.com is an artist, illustrator and educator living in Western Massachusetts. A world traveller, her sense of color and pattern is influenced by the folk art, crafts, and architecture of the world. Working with gouache, watercolors, pen and ink, and collage, she creates layered pieces from various materials on paper and digitally. With a B.A. in Multicultural Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst she taught for 15 years in a Kindergarten classroom. In addition to consulting with teachers on incorporating art into their classrooms, she offers workshops and classes to children, adults and other artists. Her design and illustration clients include - most of the major educational publishers, two children's books with Barefoot Books; (Lola's Fandango and The Wise Fool) a book she wrote and illustrated,( Daniel Finds a Poem) with Penguin,2 books with Charlesbridge, (Spring Equations and Around the World in a Bathtub) . And another with Penguin called Girl Running.She is a member of WMIG- Western Mass. Illustrators Guild (www.wmig.org)
