This tribute to optimism opens with children greeting each morning saying, “Today is a great day!” Examples of things and activities that make life enjoyable follow. These include smiling with friends, playing team sports, sharing ice cream cones, going to school, dancing, walking through the woods with family members, playing in the snow, and enjoying all types of weather. The rhyming text flows well with the frequent refrain of “Today is a great day!” Colorful photographs feature happy children and families representing a variety of ethnicities.