Sam's Exclusive - Today is Monday, Board Book

Today is Monday by Eric Carle is a delightful and engaging way for young children, ages 0 to 5, to learn the days of the week. Bestselling author/illustrator Eric Carle brings his unique artistic style to this book, adding a vibrant and energetic touch to the familiar verses.

In this special edition of the book, Eric Carle's illustrations are presented in an oversized board book format. This sturdy design makes it perfect for little hands to hold and explore. The durable pages can withstand the wear and tear of young readers, ensuring that this book will be enjoyed for many readings to come.

Today is Monday takes readers on a culinary journey through the week, with each day featuring a different delicious dish. From string beans and spaghetti to roast beef and fresh fish, children will be introduced to a variety of foods as they learn the days of the week. Carle's illustrations bring these dishes to life, with lively animals parading across the pages, happily munching on their favorite meals.
As children read along, they can also sing along to the Today is Monday song with the text. This interactive element not only reinforces the learning of the days of the week but also invites children to actively participate in the story. The repetition and rhythm of the song make it easy for children to remember and engage with the material.

About the Author

Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has been translated into 70 languages and sold over 55 million copies. Carle illustrated more than seventy books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote, and more than 170 million copies of his books have sold around the world. In 2003, Carle received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now called the Children’s Literature Legacy Award) for lifetime achievement in children's literature. In 2002, Eric and his wife, Barbara, cofounded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (www.carlemuseum.org) in Amherst, Massachusetts, a 40,000-square-foot space dedicated to the celebration of picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world, underscoring the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of picture books and their art form. Eric Carle passed away in May 2021 at the age of 91. His work remains an important influence on artists and illustrators at work today.