Saturday

A mother and daughter treasure their one shared Saturday each week, planning storytime, salon time, a picnic, and a puppet show — but one setback after another threatens to spoil it.

For the family whose whole week builds toward one precious day together, this is the story that names exactly what happens when that day goes sideways.

• Big idea: Being together matters more than any plan going right.
• Vibes: Tender, warm, quietly emotional, with bursts of collage-bright color.

• enjoy stories about special routines with a parent
• are working on handling disappointment when plans fall apart
• respond well to a story that validates big feelings before finding comfort
• love vibrant collage-style illustrations

• Story & problem-solving: What were all the special things Ava and her mom planned to do on their Saturday?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Ava's mom felt as things kept going wrong?
• Real-life connection: Can you remember a day you were excited for that didn't turn out how you planned?
• Feelings & empathy: What did Ava do to help her mom feel better?
• Imagination: If your Saturday plans got ruined, what would you want to do instead?