Synopses & Reviews
Early morning is a time of great activity for animals. It is also a time of beauty, as the sun paints the earth with fresh light. Dew sparkles in the meadows. Flowers dot the mountainsides. And many animals awaken for a new day. Here is the story of the moments when morning wildlife begin their day. It is also a look at changes, as some animals sneak away to sleep during daylight hours and others hunt, spread wings for warmth, or find places to play. Writer/photographer team Ron Hirschi and Thomas Mangelsen spend many hours observing wildlife. They invite you to get to know the morning animals and to enjoy the special moments when each new day begins - no matter where you happen to live.
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"Describes the activities of animals in the early morning; and in a companion volume 'When Night Comes' (
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"The simple, often poetic prose ('When the earth is drenched in the first rays of warm sun, and the last dark shadows of night disappear. . . ') is easy to follow. . . . Used together, the books offer an eloquent ode to nature and many familiar inhabitants. --Booklist
About the Author
Ron Hirschi is the author of more than fifty books for young readers, including Searching for Grizzlies; When Night Comes; and When Morning Comes, all of which feature photographs by Thomas D. Mangelsen. Mr. Hirschi lives in Hadlock, Washington.Thomas D. Mangelson has collaborated with Ron Hirschi on many books. His photos have been published in numerous nature magazines, including Audubon and National Geographic. He as named the Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 1994 by the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). He lives in Wyoming.