I found this book to be delightful, fun and whimsical! It was a "must have" not only for the library, but for my personal collection as well.Yes Day! was a featured title at our Scholastic Book Fair. Scholastic produces a DVD for each fair that showcases some of the books offered that particular fair. This particular book had a special segment featuring the author, Amy Krouse Rosenthal and the illustrator Tom Lictenheld discussing the importance of collaboration in the creative process.This gave me a great idea for a small project to do with some of my classes. We read the book as a read aloud in my first and second grade classes. Every child loved it and was very engaged.Then I reminded the children about the book fair promo and how the author and illustrator worked together. I passed out papers that said "Can I______" at the top. Each child wrote their own personal "yes day" request. Then they exchanged papers with a fellow student who illustrated the idea. This was a total blast!Requests ranged from plagiarism from the actual book (requests for pizza and ice cream), to things you might expect such as requests for various pets, playtime, books and donuts to much more creative and surprising ideas: "Can I have a dragon?" and a request for a light saber.Some that just totally make me smile include: "Can I have a boyfriend, can I please?" "Can I get a money maker that does 100 bills?" "Can I have 100 books?" (what librarian wouldn't love THAT request), "Can I have a motel of money?" including the obscure "Can I have a coconut" and another librarian thrill with an homage to Dr. Seuss with "Can I have Green Eggs with Ham?"Did I love this book? YES! Will I do this project again? YES! Do I plan to have a yes day with my grandchildren YES!! Valentine's Day is about getting your way, maybe.Before beginning the story read at least one line on the book's end papers:Monday: "Maybe tomorrow" DayTuesday: "NO" DayWednesday: "We'll see" DayThursday: "Not today" DayFriday: "You gotta be kidding me" DaySaturday: "NEVER" DayTurn the page and point to the circled box on the wall calendar.Put your hand up in the air.Keep it there and turn your hand.Make a fist.Pull your arm down while saying,YES!Let's do that again. (Let the children do this every time a "Yes! is called for in the story).
What do You think about Yes Day! (2009)?
Would it be great to have pizza for breakfast? to play any game you make up with your dad?
—Ash
For early readers. Just a cute little book about a boys day and he says yes to everything.
—MaryMorris218
That would be great to have a YES day once a year.
—shreya
