A gloomy, rainy day is turned upside down when Gran-moman takes Petite Marie on an adventure through town. Celebrate joy, Louisiana Creole culture, community, and the love of a wonderful grandparent in this gorgeous story about making every day count. "An inspiring, beautifully told book of golden moments to be savored." Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review "Conveys the big power of small actions and the bolstering effect of community." Publisher's Weekly**, Starred Review** "As Petite Marie moves around the town with her grandmother, their loving bond is expressed through all their interactions." Booklist Rain falls outside an old Louisiana Creole house until the ground is as soggy as a bowl of cush cush. Petite Marie thinks she's going to have to spend all day indoors, but Grandmoman takes Petite Marie on an unexpected journey around town. Soon, Petite Marie is having a magical day filled with friends, delicious creole cooking, and a lot of care and kindness. With the help of Grandmoman she discovers that any day can be beautiful, no matter the weather.