Dawn

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 *

Marc Martin is an award-winning artist, illustrator, and author. He is the creator of many children’s books, including Masters of Disguise: Camouflaging Creatures and Magnificent Mimics; A Forest; and Everything and Everywhere. His books A River and We Are Starlings were both named best illustrated children’s books of the year by the New York Times. He lives in Melbourne, Australia.

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