This picture book in verse describes the many ways that kids may experience depression. But it does not end there without hope. the author does a beautiful job of giving different ways to work through complex feelings and emotions.

I want to add this to my library and I hope that other libraries, both school and public will add it as well.

Thank you to Nimbus Publishing and Net Galley for the DRC. All opinions are my own.

A thoughtful exploration of sadness and depression for young readers, with beautiful, thought-provoking illustrations. Though it feels heavy in some areas, this is balanced by showing characters actively coping with their emotions. The coping strategies make it an informative and valuable read!

Thank you Nimbus Publishing & NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

The art is this story was the first thing to catch my eye. It is so stunning and full of things for the eye to see without being overwhelming which is so important for a children’s book. The story itself is very clear and isn’t a topic often discussed in children’s books and it deserves more attention so I loved that. It’s written simply but it flows well and is easy for children to digest. Both my 2 year old and my 9 year old loved it!

A lovely, warm book covering the very tricky topic of depression- not an easy subject for anyone but very difficult to broach with youngsters. The book is both helpful and positive, beautiful poetic words describing ways to move forwards through each day, one at a time.

We gain ourselves when we lose ourselves in something other than just ourselves.

Emotionally brilliant and delicately relatable. I love how the volcanic-red line drawings of emotion transform into images of electrified joy! This powerful and simple message about how losing our sense of time gives us time us to regain a sense of ourselves is beautifully told. A story that's completely approachable for children (and adults) of all ages.

Thanks to @NetGalley for sharing this DRC with me for an honest review.

I Lost a Day is a beautifully illustrated lesson in emotions and coping. The verses are gorgeous and flow nicely. It has a calming influence on the reader.

I Lost a Day encapsulates rage and sadness well. I found myself resonating with it and appreciating the affirmations. Briana Corr Scott’s writing is very engaging.

Thank you Nimbus Publishing, NetGalley, and Briana Corr Scott for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I’m not sure I can fully describe how this book made me feel on first read (I read it over a few times before coming back to write my review). This book is stunning, and not just visually. The rhyme scheme is lovely and makes it easy to read, and the content is perfect. The main message- understanding that sadness (potentially depression) can happen but there’s is beauty and light in life to pull you through, even in the most minute but special details. On top of the content, the illustrations are astonishing.y beautiful. I would love to own a physical copy of this book to have on hand for my children to read as they grow and experience the world, and all it has to offer, for themselves.

I received an electronic ARC from Nimbus Publishing through NetGalley.
Beautifully illustrated book that offers ideas for kids who are dealing with strong emotions. Readers see all the ways they "lost a day" as they coped with anger, sadness, etc. Scott offers a gentle tone and affirmation for the emotions they feel and the ways they cope. The soft focus artwork encourages being gentle. A definite must for families and classrooms.