One Upside-Downy Day: A Picture Book about Big Feelings - Hardcover

by Renée Kurilla (Author)

Some days feel sunny and bright. Others feel a little upside-downy.

When a day begins with grumpy moods, sleepy eyes, or big emotions that seem too hard to handle, young children need reassurance that those feelings won't last forever. In this gentle, rhyming picture book, author-illustrator Renée Kurilla follows a diverse cast of children as they navigate anger, sadness, shyness, frustration, and other challenging emotions.

Perfect for children ages 3-5, One Upside-Downy Day helps little readers recognize, name, and manage their feelings while discovering simple ways to self-soothe and regain their balance. Through playful language, expressive illustrations, and relatable everyday experiences, the book encourages emotional awareness, resilience, and self-compassion.

Warm, reassuring, and full of heart, this thoughtful read-aloud reminds children that difficult days happen to everyone and that feelings change with time. A comforting resource for families, caregivers, educators, and anyone helping young children build emotional confidence.

Author Biography

Renée Kurilla is an author and illustrator whose warm, expressive artwork has appeared in numerous acclaimed children's books. She has illustrated series including Ada Lace and My Pet Slime, as well as picture books by a variety of authors. As both author and illustrator, she created One Springy, Singy Day, One Upside-Downy Day, and The Flower Garden. Her books celebrate curiosity, nature, imagination, and the emotional lives of young children. Renée lives south of Boston with her family, where she can often be found drawing, reading, and finding inspiration in everyday adventures.