by Ruth Krauss
First published 1950
It's Backward Day, and a boy dresses himself first in his coat, last in his socks. As he continues this topsy-turvy routine, the ordinary transforms into the magical. With his family's playful cooperation, he embraces the unexpected and finds delight in the simple act of seeing the world differently.
Genres: family-life, contemporary, picture-books
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
40 pages · Hardcover · NYR Children's Collection