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by Heather Austin (Author), Brooke Austin (Illustrator)
The Brand New Day is a delightful picture book that whisks children back to a time when fun came from imagination, laughter, and friends-not glowing screens. When little Brookie tries to fit in, she learns that the best kind of play doesn't need plugs or passwords. Instead, she discovers sunshine, games, and giggles that last long after the batteries run out.
Told in cheerful rhyme with a message families will treasure, this story invites young readers to join Brookie on her off-screen adventure. With every page, children are encouraged to look up, join in, and find the kind of joy that can't be downloaded. It's the perfect reminder that the best childhood memories are made face-to-face and heart-to-heart.
The Brand New Day offers a much-needed return to childhood as it once was-filled with play, friendship, and discovery, unshaped by screens. In gentle rhyme, readers follow Brookie as she learns to move beyond the pressure of fitting in and rediscovers the timeless joys of connection and creativity.
Ideal for families, classrooms, and libraries, this book speaks to the growing desire for screen-free moments in a child's life. More than a story, The Brand New Day is an invitation to reclaim the magic of unplugged childhood-where friendships grow, imagination flourishes, and memories are made the old-fashioned way.
