Description

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Greet the new day with the adorable animal families of Morningtown in this sweet, classically inspired picture book!

Welcome to Morningtown!

In Morningtown, animal families of all shapes and sizes are waking up to a shiny new day. They get up out of fluffy beds, hard beds, and secret beds. They hop, splash, and flutter through their morning routines, getting ready for whatever the day holds.

One thing is certain--every day is a beautiful day in Morningtown!

About the Author

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Steven Henry is the illustrator of the beloved Ella the Elegant Elephant books (as Steven D'Amico), written by Carmela D'Amico, and Hanukkah Hop, written by Erica Silverman. His work has also appeared on PBS Kids, Nick Jr., and the Disney Channel. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Praise For…

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“Softly colored, detailed cartoon illustrations bring to mind some of the more gently themed animated films of long ago . . . very young readers will enjoy seeing the everyday activities and the gentle spirits of these animal counterparts.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Pleasantly harmonized words and pictures make this a winsome start-of-day read-aloud.” —Publishers Weekly

“The enthusiastic and simple text serves as a reassuring reminder to young readers . . . that there are many exciting things waiting for us out in the day.” —School Library Journal