Synopsis

Three starred reviews! An arm-pumping, truck-horn toot to each person reveling in their own garbage. BCCB (starred review) From the creator of Im Going to Build a Snowman comes a surprising celebration of community helpers that captures the joy and wonder of being a kid, centering around a precocious girl whose favorite day of the week is Monday.Every Monday, Mabel wakes up early and peeks out her window to make sure she didnt miss the one thing shes been looking forward to the whole week. She drags her chair down the hallway, past her big sister and Mom and Dad, out the door, and waits. What is Mabel waiting for every Monday? According to Mabel, its the best thing in the world. But no one else in her family seems to understanduntil they see whats honking down the street!

About The Author

Growing up outside of Washington, DC, Jashar Awan loved drawing and reading. In fact, he still does. For many years, he drew illustrations for publications such asThe New Yorker,The New York Times,American Medical News, andColumbia Journalism Review. Jashar made his debut as an author-illustrator withWhat a Lucky Day!.Publishers Weeklyspotlighted him as one of the most promising childrens debut authors of fall 2020. His bookOnly Ants for Andywas selected for the2023 and 2024 Choose to Read Ohio booklist. Jashar is also the creator ofStrum & Drum: A Merry Little Quest,Im Going to Build a Snowman, andEvery Monday Mabel. He lives in Ohio with his wife,Emily,and their son, Maxwell, who loves drawing and reading, too.