I received a review copy from the publisher. No other compensation was received. Wake Up, Island, with its serene narrative and gorgeous woodcut illustrations, is stunning, playful, and a truly fulfilling read.  Reading it to your children offers this invigorating and yet calming experience that inspires you to take a minute and feel grateful for the beauty of a new day.  This picture book is a wonderful and soothing deep breath for every reader. Set in the North Woods of Minnesota, a gentle […]

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