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From bestselling author-illustrator Tom Percival comes a poignant picture book that encourages us to take notice of all the wondrous little things that happen to us each day.

Daniel is having a terrible day. From the rain that tumbles down from the dark, grey skies to the puddles that soak his shoes, Daniel’s convinced that nothing will lift his mood. But everything changes when he hears the sweet, delicate sound of music, barely audible beneath the rain. Perhaps, if he looks carefully enough, Daniel might find that there are moments of joy and wonder that can brighten even the darkest of days.

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This is a sweet story about finding wonder all around. It follows Daniel on a grey, rainy day where everything feels flat and dull, until he starts noticing the flashes of joy, beauty and wonder in the world around him.

The use of colour is what makes this story special. The illustrations start in muted greys to mirror Daniel’s mood, and, beautifully, as he shifts his perspective, brilliant bursts of colour begin to drop onto the page.

This is a moving and powerful story with lots to notice and discuss, and a reminder to seek out the magic in the everyday.

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