Blue Sky Morning - by Jihyun Kim (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Eunny and Mama notice the beauty of an ordinary day in this mindful picture book from the creator of The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky.

Eunny wakes up slowly. Soon it's time for school. Eunny and Mama step out into the crisp day, but they don't rush. They notice the pretty pink petals of new flowers, the changing red-gold leaves and the big blue sky above.

A balm for the hectic pace of modern living, Blue Sky Morning is stunning in its simplicity and mindfulness, reminding us to stop and appreciate the beauty all around us in our daily routine.

Review Quotes

'With a gentleness that matches her soft yet precise artwork, Kim invites readers to participate in Eunny's activities... Every illustration in this South Korean import is filled with detail, from the children's expressions to the individual leaves on the trees... The feeling of a lovely morning, captured perfectly.' --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

'Within the confines of a regular day, the author-illustrator brilliantly conveys the joy and beauty found in an autumn morning, making every small moment relatable and wonderful.' --School Library Journal, Starred Review

'Glorious... a gentle reminder to appreciate and enjoy the simple, quotidian aspects of every day.'--Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

Crisp watercolor, pencil, and colored pencil illustrations soothe via pale coloring and careful lines, combining with deliberate text to create a gentle portrait of the beauty found amid a day's beginnings. --Publishers Weekly Journal

'The language is lyrical and will help little ones to become calm as they listen. But the real star of this book is the stunningly beautiful illustrations. Don't miss this lovely book.'-- Seattle Book Review

'This is definitely one I'd recommend adding this year. Everyone could use a reminder of the peace that comes from enjoying nature and the relief of having a slower, more contemplative day now and then.'&mdash Flying Off My Bookshelf

'A lovely picture book to share in a still moment together.'-- Waking Brain Cells

About the Author

Kim Jihyun is an illustrator and picture book creator from South Korea. Her first picture book, The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky, was widely praised and featured on year-end 'best of 2022' lists from Booklist, The Horn Book Review, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, The New York Public Library and The Boston Globe.