A girl learns from a little bird her worst-day-ever wasn’t really so bad in Pelhamite Grimaldi’s book for children

Pelham Examiner, The Independent Newspaper For Pelham

By Kate Gristina, Assistant Managing Editor • January 12, 2024

What people are saying.

  • “She said it's her favorite book. It helped her look at two of her biggest fears in a different perspective (on her own...so proud!).”

    — Linda (Mom of school aged child)

  • “I really LOVE your book!! I think that it teaches the power of a positive perspective in a very relatable way for readers! With today's focus on mental, emotional health, this book shares valuable messages for both children and adults... I do hope that many readers will have the chance to enjoy and be empowered by your story! It extends your life's work of spreading happiness... by teaching others how to develop and maintain feelings of gratitude and happiness!!”

    — Kathy (Kindergarten Teacher)

  • "This book is so wonderfully illustrated to go along with the loveliest story about turning a bad day around. The power of changing your thoughts, and challenging yourself to find the positive even in moments that feel so hard can change your day, week, month or life. "

    Amazon Review - Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023

  • "I love this book. I purchased it for my daughter's. It's beautifully written and illustrated. It's a wonderful way to teach you its all about perspective, and you have the power to turn a not so good day into a great day. "

    -Terri

    Amazon Review - Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023

  • "I ordered this book for my classroom and it was excellent! We read it to the classroom, had a great discussion and understood the lesson learned! Highly recommend!!"

    -Lindsay B

  • "A beautifully illustrated, thoughtful and sweet story. Easy for little ones to understand, but a great message for everyone!"

    -Katherine E