Like many parents, I’ve had countless moments where a simple question stopped me in my tracks:
“What day is it today?”
If you have young kids, you know how often that comes up. Days blur together, routines repeat, and somehow Monday feels just like Thursday to a five-year-old. I wanted a way to help make time feel real and fun for kids—not abstract or forced. That idea became Edward’s Week.
This book was born out of everyday family life. The zoo trips. Working from home while a child tries their best to play quietly. Tennis lessons. Pizza nights. Weekend routines that feel small in the moment but end up being the memories that last. I wanted to capture those moments through the eyes of a curious child and turn them into something meaningful.
Edward’s Week follows Edward, a five-year-old, as he experiences each day of the week—Monday through Sunday—through simple, relatable adventures. Nothing extraordinary. Just real life. And that’s exactly the point.
Why Make It Bilingual?
As I was developing the story, I kept coming back to one question: What if learning another language didn’t feel like learning at all?
That’s why the book is bilingual in English and French. The full story is told first in English, then repeated in French, allowing children to naturally connect words and meaning. No pressure. No drills. Just exposure, repetition, and story.
To make it even more accessible, I added a QR code inside the book that links to an audio version of the French text. Parents can simply scan, press play, and follow along—even if French isn’t spoken at home. My goal was to remove every barrier possible and make bilingual learning feel easy and enjoyable.
Who This Book Is Really For
I wrote Edward’s Week for:
- Kids ages 3–7 who are just beginning to understand routines
- Parents who want learning to feel natural, not forced
- Families interested in early bilingual exposure
- Caregivers and educators looking for gentle teaching tools
But most of all, I wrote it for families who value time together—the kind spent reading before bed, talking about the day, and laughing at familiar moments on the page.
What I Hope Kids (and Parents) Take Away
For kids, my hope is simple:
They learn the days of the week without realizing they’re learning. They hear new sounds, see new words, and connect language to experiences they recognize.
For parents, I hope the book feels like a deep breath. Something you can enjoy with your child instead of something you have to teach to them.
Where to Find Edward’s Week
Edward’s Week is now available on Amazon in paperback format.
You can find it here:
👉 https://a.co/d/c3cXQWi
Thank you for supporting this project, and for valuing stories that reflect everyday family life. Sometimes the simplest weeks make the best stories.
Money-Smart Millennials 
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