Tuesday by David Wiesner holds a special place in my heart, not only because it’s a whimsical, wordless masterpiece, but also because it’s a book that my mom—a librarian—first introduced to me. I still remember sitting next to her as she flipped through the pages, and even though there were no words, she filled the room with excitement as we imagined the story together. That’s the magic of Tuesday : it invites you to tell your own tale, to dream up possibilities, and to marvel at the strange, surreal world Wiesner has created.
The story begins innocuously enough on a seemingly ordinary Tuesday night. But what unfolds is a fantastical adventure—one where frogs on lily pads magically take to the skies and soar through a sleepy town, encountering various oddities along the way. Without a single line of text, Wiesner’s detailed and dreamlike illustrations do all the storytelling, creating a narrative that is both whimsical and surreal. Each page is filled with such expressive, dynamic images that you can almost hear the flapping of lily pads and the confused reactions of the unsuspecting townsfolk.
What I love most about Tuesday is its ability to inspire curiosity. The illustrations are so intricate that each time I revisit the book, I discover something new—a small detail in the corner, or a different interpretation of a scene. As a child, the frogs felt magical and mysterious, and that feeling of wonder still resonates with me today. Wiesner captures the spirit of pure, childlike imagination in a way that few picture books can.
For kids, Tuesday is an adventure without limits, sparking creativity and inviting them to fill in the gaps with their own ideas. But for adults, there’s something wonderfully nostalgic about it. It’s a reminder of how enchanting the world can feel when anything—like frogs taking flight—seems possible. This book transcends age, offering a quiet, surreal escape from reality.
Reading it with my mom brought an added layer of joy to the experience, as she let me lead the way through the story, adding to the fun with her librarian’s touch. And that’s what makes Tuesday so special—it’s a book to be shared, discussed, and cherished across generations.
In the end, Tuesday is a wordless wonder, a brilliant blend of imagination and artistry. It’s the kind of book that leaves you with a sense of awe, and a little smile as you close it, knowing that somewhere, on a quiet Tuesday night, a whimsical adventure might just be happening.
Questions to ask while reading:
- What do you think the frogs are looking for as they fly over the town?
- How do you think the townspeople feel when they see the flying frogs?
- What other animals or objects would you like to see take flight in a story like this?
Tuesday on Amazon