Early Sunday Morning (Denene Millner Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (911 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1572842113 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Millner frequently contributes to Essence, Ebony, and Redbook, and has appeared on the Today Show, The Meredith Vieira Show, HLN, MSNBC, and NPR. She hopes to inspire young readers as Keats did for her. She also is the founder of MyBrownBaby, a critically acclaimed blog that examines the intersection of parenting and race. The Snowy Day marked one of the first re
Along the way, she visits the barbershop with Mommy and Troy, gets her hair done by Mommy, receives a special dress from her aunt, and shares her family ritual of getting ready for Sunday morning service. These are the things that a little girl finds most special about Sunday mornings. Early Sunday Morning follows June, Mommy, Daddy, and brother Troy through their weekend routine as June prepares for a special performance leading the children’s choir at church on Sunday morning.Readers spend the weekend with June as she collects helpful pieces of advice on how to be less nervous about her big solo. Early Sunday Morning is the first offering from Denene Millner Books, the new children’s line published under Agate’s Bolden imprint in partnership with Denene Millner, the noted parenting authority, editor, and New York Times bestselling author.Love and family. As her special moment approaches, June leans on the support of her whole family, as well as advice from her father, to conquer her fear of singing in front of the congregation.Early Sunday Morning is a heartwarming celebration of the special time a young girl and her family share together as she learns how to lift her mighty v
Brantley-Newton’s glowing mixed-media images capture the love shared among the members of the girls’ family and the jubilant atmosphere of their church.” —Publishers Weekly“This uplifting story celebrates courage and love. “Millner sensitively reflects her heroine’s performance anxiety and warmly details the traditions of this churchgoing family . Brantley-Newton's energetic illustrations add a perfect visual complement in their affirming depiction of this tight-knit family. Moreover, children who love singing will find much with which to identify." —Booklist
Dawn S Onley said This Book Delivers the Good News!. This book brought me right back to my childhood as I prepared nervously for my big solo. I sang on two youth choirs, The Asbury Supremes and the Quinn Chapel AME Youth Choir, and I can still taste the unease and fear as I braced for the moment to make a joyful noise until the Lord! Early Sunday Morning is an instant classic because it so eloquently and beautifully captures the moment leading up to the big day and of course, the day itself. My This Book Delivers the Good News! Dawn S Onley This book brought me right back to my childhood as I prepared nervously for my big solo. I sang on two youth choirs, The Asbury Supremes and the Quinn Chapel AME Youth Choir, and I can still taste the unease and fear as I braced for the moment to make a joyful noise until the Lord! Early Sunday Morning is an instant classic because it so eloquently and beautifully captures the moment leading up to the big day and of course, the day itself. My 4-year-old son loved it! He had loads of questions so it sparked a good b. -year-old son loved it! He had loads of questions so it sparked a good b. Gorgeous artwork and a positive, empowering message for kids. Kristen Howerton A great heroine who teaches kids about overcoming their fears. Gorgeous artwork and a positive, empowering message for kids.. Great Family Story! We Loved It! Harold Allen My family and I loved Early Sunday Morning! We traveled an emotional journey with the little girl and her family. As a family who attends church weekly the story resonated with us powerfully. We were nervous, sad, scared and happy among with the girl. This is a must have book for every family who attends church together.