Arnold, Elana K. An Ordinary Day. New York; Toronto: Beach Lane Books, 2020.
It is the saddest of days. It is the happiest of days. On an ordinary day on an ordinary street, two homes side by side each receive a visitor. Each front door admits a doctor with a stethoscope and a little bag. But behind each door, everything is different. In one house, a family sadly says farewell to a beloved family pet. In the other, a family joyously welcomes a new baby. Outside, it’s an unremarkable day. Inside, the world has changed. This quiet gentle picture book – softly illustrated by Elizabet Vukovic – is recommended for thoughtful readers five years old and up.