Scan barcode
turrean's review
4.0
A delightful story of a waking city. There's no narrative here; it's a bit of a list of things that happen as a large city awakens, but the artwork is sprightly and cheerful, and children will enjoy comparing life in this city with their own mornings.
missprint_'s review
5.0
Most people in the city are fast asleep as the city starts to wake up. The baker, ferry boat captain, and even the TV anchorman all start their days early to open the bakery, help commuters get to work, and help other New Yorkers get ready to start their day in Good Morning, City (2016) by Pat Kiernan, illustrated by Pascal Campion.
Pat Kiernan is locally known in New York City as an anchor on NY1 news where he generally works the morning shift including the popular feature "In the Papers." Having spent much of his career waking up in the early hours of the morning, Kiernan's picture book debut explores the varied morning routines of New Yorkers across the big city.
Kiernan's text hits that sweet spot that promises Good Morning, City will be a winner for one-on-one readings or when read aloud to larger audiences. Each page features a brief vignette of something that happens during the early morning as the city begins to wake up.
Campion's illustrations are vibrant and perfectly capture the diffuse sunlight that will be familiar to early risers in any city. Large double page spreads evocatively depict skyscrapers and other buildings and situate the family found in the beginning and end of the story within the larger context of the city.
While Good Morning, City is an obvious nod to New York City, this picture book is a versatile read-a-loud about morning routines, different lifestyles (city vs. country for instance), and generally greeting the day. Good Morning, City is a beautifully illustrated story with approachable text that encourages readers to interact with the story as they, too, say good morning to the city in the story (and their own). Recommended.
*An advance copy of this title was provided by the publisher for review consideration*
Pat Kiernan is locally known in New York City as an anchor on NY1 news where he generally works the morning shift including the popular feature "In the Papers." Having spent much of his career waking up in the early hours of the morning, Kiernan's picture book debut explores the varied morning routines of New Yorkers across the big city.
Kiernan's text hits that sweet spot that promises Good Morning, City will be a winner for one-on-one readings or when read aloud to larger audiences. Each page features a brief vignette of something that happens during the early morning as the city begins to wake up.
Campion's illustrations are vibrant and perfectly capture the diffuse sunlight that will be familiar to early risers in any city. Large double page spreads evocatively depict skyscrapers and other buildings and situate the family found in the beginning and end of the story within the larger context of the city.
While Good Morning, City is an obvious nod to New York City, this picture book is a versatile read-a-loud about morning routines, different lifestyles (city vs. country for instance), and generally greeting the day. Good Morning, City is a beautifully illustrated story with approachable text that encourages readers to interact with the story as they, too, say good morning to the city in the story (and their own). Recommended.
*An advance copy of this title was provided by the publisher for review consideration*
pwbalto's review
4.0
Well, I can't help but like this book. Pat Kiernan has been the morning news anchor on NY1 for donkey's years, and he puts a friendly, professional face on the city first thing in the morning. Also, he knows New York in the morning! Cheerful illustrations swing along with the light text sprinkled with onomatopoiea.
yangyvonne's review
4.0
A great story about what happens each morning as the city prepares for each new day.
More...