What sets this title apart isn't simply the youngster's familiarity with this waking world, but also the little one's independence and comfort navigating it. Myers' pacing is superb; her use of language veers expertly from playful to meditative and back again. Mann's depiction of light is masterful; it shifts and changes subtly on the page with the aid of almost tactile graphite and digital art. Few will walk away without wishing for wonderful woods of their very own in which to welcome a waking world. An immersive and unforgettable appreciation of a new day. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A serene celebration of the wonders to be found while wandering in nature. --Booklist (starred review) A lyrical ode from Myers (Not Little) and Mann (Climbing the Volcano) celebrates wonder and autonomy amid the natural world. --Publishers Weekly A sensory feast sure to delight both preschoolers and their caregivers and encourage meditative time in nature's beauty.

Recommended for all picture book collections. --School Library Journal.