Piper Mae and the Purple-y Day is a charming peek into the mind of a child and her delight in a favorite color. As her day unfolds, Piper Mae encounters choices, from what outfit she will wear to what flavor she will choose. For young children, the topic of favorite color is of nearly universal interest. The text engages the reader and the child who is being read to in guessing what Piper Mae’s decisions will be. The colorful illustrations reveal the correct answers. Further dialogue as to what the child’s own choices would be may easily follow. The book ends with a question that will stimulate any child’s imagination. Fun to read any time, this book lends itself well to snuggling and sweet conversation for parent and child at bedtime.