Cozy Storytime: A New Green Day by Antoinette Portis
Today’s cozy read‑aloud is A New Green Day — a quiet, poetic picture book that invites children to slow down and notice the world around them. Through lyrical riddles and bold, graphic illustrations, Antoinette Portis captures the small sensory moments that make a day feel full and alive. Before recording, I spent a few minutes making an index‑card art project inspired by the book’s clean shapes and nature‑based textures. This small ritual helps me slow down, notice the visual language of the story, and enter the illustrator’s world with intention. This book is wonderful for: • Social‑emotional learning — mindfulness, grounding, emotional regulation • Early literacy — riddles, prediction, metaphor, poetic language • Visual literacy — shape, contrast, page turns, nature‑based imagery • Classroom/library read‑alouds — nature study, observation, seasons • Cozy storytime moments — calm, reflection, sensory awareness 🎥 Watch the full cozy read‑aloud and enjoy this gentle celebration of won...
