Martin (A Stone Is a Story) employs delicate, luminous watercolor, pencil, and digital panels, captioning them with simple words, to limn quiet moments of drama in the natural world.A contemplative work that captures the power of close observation, showing how individual panels and single, well-chosen words can sum up a place's feeling. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) The book is a testament to Martin's immense artistic talents. Truly stunning. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) With a spare, lyrical text and luminous illustrations, Martin immerses readers in the meditative moments of dawn. The book's thoughtful visual pacing echoes its rhythmic text. A perfect morning counterpart to bedtime books. --The Horn Book (starred review) Enchanting, digitally enhanced watercolors recreate the diffused light of an early morning on a lake and depict the quiet busyness of flora and fauna at this time of day.

The deceptive simplicity allows children to fill in the gaps by coming up with their own story. --Booklist Would be an excellent read-aloud for a study of wetlands or ecosystems in general. This gorgeously illustrated book is an excellent first purchase, especially for libraries in need of books about animals and ecosystems, building vocabulary, or the enjoyment of a brand new day. --School Library Journal This gorgeous book, filled with luminous watercolor paintings, captures the glorious time when night ends and the world lights up again. The effect is eye-opening, inviting readers to imagine their own adventures at sunrise as the scenery changes as quickly as a dandelion losing its fluff. --The Virginian-Pilot.