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In the first light of dawn, a boy steps onto the porch of his family cottage, binoculars in hand, eager to spot loons on the misted lake. He is soon joined by his family, all clad in pajamas, as they share a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Together, they witness the quiet wonders of nature: a beaver flicking its tail in the water, a canoe gliding calmly across the shore, and the gentle sounds that surround them. The book’s gentle prose, paired with Kirsti Anne Wakelin’s shimmering artwork, brings these scenes to life, inviting young readers to experience the tranquility and delight of a peaceful lakeside morning.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jennifer Lloyd
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