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Read along with this loving family as they find joy in one another and an ordinary day. You light up my life, they say, from the moment of waking up to going to school, reuniting after work, and finally tucking back into bed.

I loved the focus on an ordinary day. It's not a holiday, but the smiles one everyone's faces turns every moment into a special event. This story also reminds us that we're connected to loved ones even when apart, in the way that we hold one another in our thoughts, and it makes the reunion that much more exciting. In our busy world, it can be tough for a family to be on the same schedule, and I appreciated how these illustrations always include mom, dad, and their child all moving through the day together.

And a special mention to the fireflies! This little trio is also present on every page, interpreting the family's current activity in their own firefly way that makes for a fun look and find.

Add this to the list of books to let the little ones know they are always fully and truly loved.