illustrated by Jennifer K. Mann

Available April 7, 2026, from Neal Porter Books / Holiday House

A child takes in meditative time outdoors before dawn— until it’s time to shout “Good morning!” to the sun.

Just before daybreak, a child steps outside to plant warm feet on the cool ground. 

Though it’s quiet, there’s so much sensory magic to see and feel and hear: lacy slug trails on the porch, spiderwebs rippling in the grass, birdsong in the air, wet dew and spiky pine needles to walk through in the woods beyond the yard. 

Expertly modeling mindfulness, the child breathes in the still-sleepy world, taking in every little detail. But when the sun’s warm rays arrive, it’s time to run and jump and cartwheel! GOOD MORNING, MORNING! 

Good Morning, Morning! is a perfect read-aloud for restless youngsters learning to self-soothe, and may well serve families as a new ritual to ease busy mornings. The joyous shout of the ending will bring the energy right back up, with a new focus toward the natural wonders all around us.

Reviews

From KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW: “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.”

From PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: “A lyrical ode from Myers (Not Little) and Mann (Climbing the Volcano) celebrates wonder and autonomy amid the natural world.”