Monday

by Lucy Branam, Kevin M. Barry (Illustrator)

Poor Monday. Everyone knows he's the worst. Every other day of the week has something wonderful about them, even if Tuesday's best quality is that she's NOT Monday. So Monday tries his best to get people to like him, but Monday is just not cut out for Sunday's naps or Thursday's frantic energy. Finally, he decides to just not show up at all. But when the other days start looking more and more like Monday himself, Monday realizes that everyone has a job to do in a week.

Genres: Picture Books, Humor, Childrens

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2021

About the author

Lucy Branam lives and writes in Jacksboro, TN. She is a young writer who hopes that as she ages, her bio will get longer and more interesting.

She is the author of the picture books Roof Octopus (2018) and Monday (2021), both from Sleeping Bear Press.

Aside from writing, Lucy also enjoys art and is a graphic designer for a non-profit. Sometimes she goes for runs. Often she reads. But she is always daydreaming.

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love that all of the days of the week have their own character in this book and that Monday is a rain cloud head. The imagery and illustrations are also fantastic! This book shows the importance of “Mondays” in the week lineup and in life general to help us to stay grounded and to appreciate the good days against the backdrop of seemingly bad days.

[Mindy Alyse Weiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s fun seeing each day of the week as a character. I’d love to join their parties and activities!

Poor Monday though. He always gets a bad rap. But I love that he realizes how important he is and brightens up in the end.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This picture book came recommended to me. I read it myself and thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't think the boys would enjoy quite as much as I did, at least not yet. The older boy greets Mondays like other people greet Fridays. But I digress. This book is all about Monday, who is slightly cranky. On top of that, he feels badly that he isn't as beloved as the other days. Especially Friday. So he quits. No spoilers... but things don't go well. You'll just have to read the book to find out what happens next! The whole book has amazing illustrations with lots of details to notice. I recommend!

[Mallory · Rating 5 out of 5]

The days of the week are personified in this picture book and focuses on Monday, who his illustrated as a rain cloud person. Throughout the book, Monday struggles to see how her distinct personality and how important she is to the days of the week. Monday starts to try to be like the others, but the week ends up falling apart and she learns that she may not be like everyone else, but she's just as important and special!

[Andrea Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I desperately need to find one more days of the week or months of the year book to go with this for STORYTIME! :D Very cute.

[Christine Irvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful tale about something as mundane as Monday. Enjoy!

[Danielle Hammelef · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so clever and humorous and contains so much heart. I loved the illustrations. This book will remind all readers that each day is important and has it's purpose.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute art with a brilliant artistic representation of each day of the week. Very predictable storyline, but fun just the same.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book about poor under appreciated Monday. I love the illustrations in this one.

[Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suka banget gambaran hari-hari di dalam satu minggu. Masing-masing hari digambarkan dengan karakteristiknya sendiri-sendiri. Kasihan banget Monday, dia tuh yang paling grumpy dan memang kan kalau sudah hari Senin semua pasti akan mengeluh, "nooo.. udah senen lagi aja sih!" bener gak?

Dan Monday nyadar kalo dia tuh hari yang paling tidak dinanti-nanti, lalu dia berusaha untuk berubah, menjadi santuy seperti Sunday, misalnya. Tapi ternyata gak cocok dan malah kehilangan jati diri, wkwkwk. Akhirnya Monday memutuskan untuk menghilang saja. Dan kadang memang kita ingin Senin diskip aja gak siihhh?? :D

Tapi ternyata kalau tdk ada Monday, semua tidak berjalan lancar. Hu-Hu.. come back, Monday!

[Noelle Paige]

A cute story were each character is named for a day of the week. At first, no one appreciates Monday, but when Monday decides to take a break, everyone realizes how important he is.

[Miryam · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute! I loved the designs of the different days of the week; Sunday was my favorite and looked so cozy and pleasant!

[Susan ...relish every word!!! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now I truly know how Monday feels…lol This is such a great book…and I totally recommend it to all Kindergarten/Elementary school teachers!!!

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely LOVE this book!!! It’s perfect for days of the week for children. Definitely need this in my classroom.
I love the illustrations as well!!

Beautifully done!!

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rounding up to 5 stars just because of this book’s uniqueness as far as topic goes. I definitely have some kiddos who hate Mondays.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Found in L4L Volume 27

[Nita · Rating 5 out of 5]

AJ loves this book, too! It is an explanation of being ourself and how each person has a part to play in this world. Love it!