About this episode
The episode explores the children's book 'Early One Morning' by Valerie Grayland, highlighting a young boy's peaceful adventure in a dew-covered garden.
In the children's book Early One Morning by Valerie Grayland, a young boy ventures outdoors at dawn to experience the quiet beauty of a dew-covered garden. As he explores, he encounters a variety of small animals, including a mouse, a sleeping cat, and a playful dog. His journey through the yard highlights the sensory details of nature, from the fragrance of fresh flowers to the sight of a shimmering rainbow near the local church. Along the way, he interacts with early risers in his community, such as a paperboy on a bicycle and a friendly milkman making his rounds. This peaceful adventure concludes when an alarm clock rings from the house, signaling that the rest of the world is finally waking up. The story serves as a gentle celebration of the hidden wonders found in the early hours of the day. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/storytime_for_kids Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/
People in this episode
Host: Storytime for Kids
Topics covered
- children's literature
- nature exploration
- community interactions
- sensory details
- morning routine
Keywords
- children's book
- nature
- animals
- morning
- exploration
- community
- Valerie Grayland
Mentioned in this episode
Places: garden, local church
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