Good Morning, World! – Book Review
When you look at the world, do you see it through rose-colored glasses? When you look at a glass of water, do you see a glass as half empty or half full?
No matter what your age or perspective, you are sure to find a kindred spirit in Good Morning, World! by Mrs. D.
Good Morning, World! is a delightful children’s book about Baby Thomas and his Grandpa – two individuals who see the world from a vastly different perspective! The contrast in their viewpoints is highlighted one beautiful sunny day when Grandma sends them to the park for a stroll.
The positive perspective of the optimist is personified in exuberant Baby Thomas, who is excited by everything that he sees! Every creature, big and small, that Baby Thomas meets is his friend. Everything on his path, he greets with joy! By the end of his stroll, Baby Thomas has collected a cap-ful of memories!
Not so with poor, pessimistic Grandpa (who – in all fairness – is awakened from his slumbers to push the exuberant Baby Thomas around the noisy park!) The sun is too hot. The flowers make him sneeze. And that is only the beginning of Grandpa’s walk-in-the-park woes…
Good Morning, World! is educational without being didactic – but lines like “The sun is very hot! It feels like a boiling pot!” are only half the fun. Eladziem perfectly captures the essence of this story with her emotive illustrations! I loved pouring over the details in every picture. Grandpa’s and Baby Thomas’s expressions speak a thousand words!
Good Morning, World! is a book that you will enjoy reading to your children – and your young readers will enjoy reading on their own! It’s a book that makes you feel happy inside. I have read Good Morning, World! several times since its arrival for the sheer joy of it!
I rate this book 5/5 stars.
About Mrs. D.
Mrs. D. (Olga D’Agostino), an award-winning children’s author, was born in western Ukraine. She lived in the historical city of Lviv, where she studied business in Lviv Business College and worked in the food industry. In 1992 she immigrated to the USA with her two small daughters and for years worked in her own business. In 2011, she began her career as a writer, focusing on writing children’s books that have meaning and provide valuable lessons. One of her children’s books, The Trees Have Hearts, won a 2013 Mom’s Choice Award. She is a member of SCBWI and speaks a few languages fluently. She lives in the famous town of Smithville, NJ, with her husband Patrick and a meticulous old cat named Nyda.
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- Visit Mrs. D’s Website.
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- Good Morning, World is available on Amazon.
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Good Morning, World! – Autographed Giveaway
Would you like to win an autographed copy of Good Morning, World! for that special youngster in your life? Thanks to the generousity of Mrs. D, one lucky Create With Joy reader will have that opportunity!
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I’m quite sure that my daughter would thoroughly enjoy this.
I’m in AUSTRALIA.
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Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I’m sure you and your daughter would enjoy Good Morning, World very much!
Best of luck in the giveaway Mary – have a wonderful weekend!
So like a really heartwarming book to read . Must add to library list .
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Charlotte, this is one of those books that really makes you HAPPY when you are reading it – and really enables you to see a bit of yourself and your approach to life through the characters! Good luck to you – I’m sure you will love it!
Twitter: jujuberry37
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What a great premise. I am a little glass half empty, and my daughter sees everything full and over flowing. I think we would love this book. Thanks so much for bringing it to our attention on the Kid Lit blog hop
I have this book on my reading list. It sounds wonderful and I love the illustrations. Thanks for sharing it on the Kid Lit Blog Hop. I can’t wait to read it!
Thanks for sharing at Essential Fridays.
Blessings
Mel
It sounds like a cute kids book! I would share it with my daughters. 🙂
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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It’s such a sweet read! Best of luck to you Katie!
Twitter: mdbookreviews
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I love the message behind the book. This really sounds like a feel-good book – fabulous! Thanks for linking into the Kid Lit Blog Hop.
Twitter: Stackingbks
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The cover art is so cute! I like the message behind the story. thanks for sharing it on KidLit BlogHop!
-Reshama @ Stackingbooks
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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If you like the cover Reshama – wait until you see the interior illustrations – they are adorable!
Thanks for visiting! You’ll love this book! 🙂
Twitter: ccarpinello
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I missed this book the first time you posted it. Thanks for putting it up again! I love the vibrant colors on the cover. Sounds like a book our grandson would enjoy. Cheryl, Hop Hostess
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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It’s a wonderful book – and Mrs. D. is a wonderful author! 🙂
I hope you have the opportunity to pick up the book for your grandson!