ABOUT THE BOOK
A joyous celebration of the sights and sounds of daybreak and that special feeling a brother and sister have when they get to experience it together.
When everything is still gentle and quiet-ish and the stars say good morning at the same time they say good night, a brother and sister venture outside. They marvel at the dance of the snails and the birdsong that surrounds them. And then they join in, reveling in the early morning—and their time together before the rest of the world wakes.
With lyrical language and beautiful art, this book captures the magic of daybreak, the importance of small moments, and the special bond between siblings.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR
Estelle Laure is the author of six young adult novels, including This Raging Light, Mayhem, Remember Me, and the City of Villains series, and the picture book The Perfect Pet for You, illustrated by Amy Hevron. She lives with her family in New Mexico, where you can often find her walking the dogs and watching the sun rise before the world wakes. For more about Estelle, visit www.estellelaure.com.
Instagram: @estellelaurewrites
Paola Zakimi is the illustrator of Secrets I Know by Kallie George, Teddy & Co. by Cynthia Voigt, The Christmas Tree Who Loved Trains by Annie Silvestro, and Ruby’s Sword by Jacqueline Viessid. She is also a doll maker and fine artist and lives in Argentina. Her favorite part of the early morning is listening to the buzz of the bees while the sun comes out all bright and beautiful. You can learn more about her at www.paolazakimi.com.
Instagram: @paolazakimi
REVIEW
For this brother and sister, the best part of their day doesn't come at school with their friends, shopping with their mom, or playing before bedtime. The best part of their day is the magical time just before sunrise as "the stars say good morning at the same time they say good night...". I enjoyed reading and watching as they two children enjoy the beauties of nature together before the busy day begins. The poetic text is wonderfully highlighted by the illustrator's watercolor, pencil, and gouache art. This simple tale reminds readers that the most joyful moments in life are often made up of the quietest, simplest parts of our days. A lovely tribute to both the beauty of nature and the loving relationship between siblings.
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