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Today is Monday

By Eric Carle

Every day brings a new dish, but what surprising feast awaits when Sunday arrives?

rhythmic playful colourful interactive

Genres

Classics Poetry/Verse Food/Drink

What is Today is Monday about?

Each day of the week brings a different meal in this lively, rhythmic picture book. String beans arrive on Monday, spaghetti on Tuesday, and roast beef on Thursday, while colourful animals enjoy each dish. The repeated verse builds day by day, inviting children to join in and remember the sequence. When Sunday comes, everyone is welcomed to share a delicious feast of ice cream. Eric Carle’s bold collage illustrations make this playful song an engaging introduction to days, food and repetition.

About the author

Eric Carle was a much-loved author and illustrator, best known for his colourful picture books. His most famous story is 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', which has delighted children all around the world. Eric Carle’s books are filled with bright artwork and simple stories that help young readers learn about nature and the world around them.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1996

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