A date he never forgot.
Year after year, Raccoon circles April 17 and keeps believing that something important will happen.
Wayne Bodie Books / Children’s picture book
The Raccoon Who Circled April 17
A warm story about hope, patience and believing when others do not understand.
Raccoon has heard the same promise his whole life: someday, on April 17, something BIG is going to happen. Year after year, he circles the date, keeps watching and keeps believing — even when everyone else laughs.
Pre-order now · Releases April 17, 2027
Inside the story
A little raccoon. A big date. A long wait.
Every year, Raccoon circles April 17. He talks about it in spring. He talks about it in summer. The other animals laugh, but Raccoon keeps believing.
Then the day finally arrives. Raccoon waits all morning, through the afternoon and into the evening. Nothing looks different. Nothing big seems to happen. By the next day, even Raccoon begins to wonder if he was wrong.
But before the story is over, a quiet little card gives him the answer he had been waiting for.
- A gentle picture book about hope, patience and perseverance
- Warm, cinematic storybook illustrations
- A simple emotional arc young readers can understand
- A reassuring ending about continuing to believe
- Created for children ages 4–8 and family read-aloud time
From the world of the book
Keep looking. Keep believing.
The visual world of Raccoon moves from anticipation to disappointment and finally to a small, joyful confirmation.
A quiet and joyful reveal.
After waiting and wondering, Raccoon discovers a simple message that changes everything.
Behind the story
Where April 17 began.
Read the original Wayne Bodie Books article about the idea and story behind Raccoon’s unforgettable date.
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Meet Raccoon on screen.
See the short visual introduction to The Raccoon Who Circled April 17 on the Wayne Bodie Books YouTube channel.
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April 17, 2027
Raccoon got his day.
Pre-order the Kindle edition now and return on April 17 for the day Raccoon has been waiting for.
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