A family-focused picture book from Instagram design darlings Jillian Harris and Justin Pasutto about an imperfect family and a day of catastrophes that ends on a high note around the dinner table.Alarm not going off? Check.
Dogs tracking mud into the house? Check.
Spilled coffee? Check.
Wrong lunch, splattered paint, runaway lawn mower? Check, check, CHECK.
Everything that could go wrong does on this no-good day! But even when a dinner fiasco strikes, this family knows how to turn their frowns upside down . . .
This peek inside the daily chaos of Jillian and Justin’s family (two small kids and two large dogs) is a hilarious romp and a heartwarming story of the restorative power of food for every family that has perfect not-perfect days.
On sale: October 21, 2025
Age: 3-7 years
Grade: Preschool - 2
Page count: 40 Pages
ISBN: 9781774882528
JILLIAN HARRIS is a mother, fiancée, storyteller and quintessential busy-bee who pours her heart and soul into every endeavor. She is the founder of Jillian Harris Design and The Jilly Academy, co-author of
Fraiche Food, Full Hearts and
Fraiche Food, Fuller Hearts and co-founder of The Jilly Box. Jillian is passionate about love, family, philanthropy, advocacy, fashion, food, decor and much more.
JUSTIN PASUTTO is a family man, former pro snowboarder and multi-faceted entrepreneur. When he's not perfecting his golf swing, he enjoys working on his truck and spending time outdoors. He loves good food, timeless apparel and a whole lot more.
MORGAN GOBLE is a children’s illustrator based in London, Ontario. She received a bachelor of illustration from Sheridan College in 2019 and has been working freelance ever since. She’s illustrated a variety of middle-grade book covers, including
Alice Fleck’s Recipes for Disaster and
The Big Sting.
"Readers of all ages will relate to the travails of this harried but loving family; the authors infuse the tale with zippy rhymes and positive, meaningful messaging, emphasizing the importance of venting and keeping a sense of perspective. . . . A feel-good tale of a frazzled family finding a way to unwind."
—Kirkus Reviews
"Each character’s mini-crisis is handled with humor, and the narrative flows briskly from one dilemma to the next. The day ends on a comforting note as the family comes together for dinner, reinforcing the idea that what matters most isn’t a perfect day but being together through the imperfect ones."
—School Library Journal
