Description

 

Meet Piper, a snack-loving cat with BIG ideas, and Ziggy, a calm and thoughtful chameleon who always has a plan—and a backup plan.

Piper is ready for the BEST day ever. She builds a kite, starts a painting, and even tries to write a story. But one by one… everything goes wrong. The kite won’t fly. The paint spills everywhere. The pencils keep breaking.

Nothing works.

As frustration grows and the day feels completely broken, Ziggy doesn’t try to fix everything. Instead, he sits beside Piper, helps her slow down, and reminds her that bad days are part of life—and that they don’t last forever.

With gentle humor, quiet moments, and a few well-timed snacks, Piper and Ziggy discover that sometimes the best thing to do is pause, breathe, and try again tomorrow.

Perfect for young readers ages 5–7, this early reader book features:

• Short chapters and engaging dialogue
• Full-page black-and-white illustrations
• A thoughtful introduction to managing frustration and emotions
• A calm, reassuring story about resilience and self-acceptance
• A confidence-building reading experience for independent readers

Whether read alone or together, Piper & Ziggy: The Day Nothing Worked is a warm and relatable story that helps children understand that not every day goes as planned—and that’s okay.

Ideal for:
Early readers (Kindergarten–Grade 2)
Fans of character-driven, humorous stories
Kids learning to manage frustration and big feelings
Parents and educators looking for gentle SEL-friendly books

About EduColor Press
EduColor Press is a Canadian children’s media and publishing company creating stories and learning experiences that support early literacy, creativity, and global curiosity. Our characters—including Piper, Ziggy, Ava Wingfield, and Jack the Skyfire—appear across books, educational media, and EduColor Academy, our online learning platform for young learners. Learn more at www.educolorpress.com.