"This endearing bedtime tale strikes a refreshing note. Children will want to make this tender story a goodnight habit." -- Kirkus Reviews "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 on WELCOME TO MORNINGTOWN "Pleasantly harmonized words and pictures make this a winsome start-of-day read-aloud." -- Publishers Weekly on WELCOME TO MORNINGTOWN "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 on WELCOME TO MORNINGTOWN "Adorable.

Readers are assured that they'll have plenty of company as they drift off." -- Publishers Weekly "A comforting tale of nighttime routines, homes, and family love, this first purchase supports social emotional learning through an imaginary world of cozy bedtimes for young readers." -- School Library Journal online (starred review).