First Morning Sun: A Book of Firsts
Paired rhyming statements track a child from birth (“First morning sun. First day begun. / First tiny cry. / First lullaby.”) through traditional milestones (“First baby talk. First shaky walk.”) to other less conventional moments (“First scraped-up knee. First climbing tree.”). On the final page the celebrated child welcomes a newcomer: “First sibling new. More firsts for two.” Digitally created illustrations sporting a cheerful palette and bold outlines feature a family that appears to be Asian. ©2022 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 2-5
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Babies
Families
Milestones
Siblings
Stories in Rhyme
Publishers:
Beach Lane, Simon & Schuster
Publish Year: 2022
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781534438842
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Reid