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First Morning Sun

A Book of Firsts

Illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong
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About The Book

A tender, lyrical celebration of all the wonderful firsts in a little one’s life, from the first morning sun to first shaky steps to the first day of preschool and everything in between.

From the very first sunrise for a new baby, life is full of wonder and discovery. Every little one learns to laugh, learns to talk, takes first steps, and eventually goes to school and makes new friends. All these milestones are celebrated in this joyful, rhyming text that is perfect for read-aloud sharing.

About The Author

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Aimee Reid

Aimee Reid is an author with a background in education and editing. She taught high school English, music, and special education before she began to work full-time as a writer. She is the author of Mama’s Day with Little Gray, Welcome Home, and First Morning Sun.

About The Illustrator

Jing Jing Tsong

Jing Jing Tsong is a mom, musician, and surfer whose grown-up job is drawing pictures. Her technique, which layers color and texture, is influenced by her experiences working in traditional stone lithography and monoprints. She is the illustrator of Seven Samosas and the New York Times bestselling A Bucket of Blessings, both written by Kabir and Surishtha Sehgal; First Morning Sun by Aimee Reed; and Feathers and Hair, What Animals Wear by Jennifer Ward; among others. Jing Jing and her husband live on an island in Washington state. Visit her at JingJingTsong.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Beach Lane Books (May 3, 2022)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781534438859
  • Ages: 4 - 8
  • Lexile ® AD220L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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