Ocean State Libraries

"Leo wakes up in the morning and follows his usual routine of breakfast and getting dressed until he is ready for a new day."--

"A young child contemplates four different paths their day may take"--

Various animals greet the sunrise in their own unique voices, except for the owl who welcomes the night.

"The Jewish ritual of reciting the daily morning prayer called 'Modeh Ani' is explored for all children as a mindful way to begin each day. The Hebrew phrase 'modeh ani' translates to 'I am grateful.' The author takes this concept and applies it to how we can begin each day with gratitude for our health, our strength, and our bodies. Several illustrations show the Hebrew lettering for the phrase 'Modeh ani'"--Kirkus Reviews.

"Follow along as children go about their day from sunrise to sunset--all while the text teaches basic vocabulary words and phrases in both English and Spanish. First concepts and practical sentences combine to create a fun, engaging story in two different languages. A free audio download of the full text in both languages allows for easy pronunciation"--