This Early Bird does indeed get the worm, and what she does (and doesn't) do with it creates some fun moments of suspense and humor in the final pages. Working with collage and torn tissue paper, Toni Yuly brings charm and humor to her bold, colorful artwork in this gentle story about friendship, The Jelly Bean Tree. Full of bright colors and clean shapes, the illustrations initially look like they could have been dashed off in a few minutes, but strong layouts and surprising details are evident, from the eyelashes of the sun that barely peeks over the horizon to the surly look that a cat gives Early Bird as she flies overhead (no Early Cat, that one). torn tissue paper, Toni Yuly brings charm and humor to her bold, colorful artwork in this gentle story about friendship, The Jelly Bean Tree. Yuly's digital artwork is eye-catching and elementally simple. Early Bird, Night Owl, Cat Nap, The Jelly Bean Tree, Thank You Bees, The Whole Wide World and Me, Play Day School Day, Ollie Feels Fine, Some Questions About Trees. After awakening, she stretches, "takes a deep breath of fresh morning air and then Early Bird gets going!" The bird's rambles take her "across the grass/ through the flowerbed/ under the spiderweb/ up the path" and beyond. Toni Yuly is the creator of the picture books Thank You, Bees The Jelly Bean Tree Cat Nap Night Owl and Early Bird.
Outlined in black, Early Bird has the swoopy shape of a tilde, with a cluster of black teardrop wings and big, round eyes. This is an exuberant book about some everyday gifts from the natural world and a lighthearted way to express gratitude for them, with words that are easy, charming and important to say out loud now and then: “Thank you, bees,” “Thank you, trees,” “Thank you, Earth.Yuly debuts with an energetic story of an early-rising red bird, which also introduces a handful of directional prepositions. Yuly reminds readers of the importance of appreciating the natural world.Brief enough to hold even a toddler’s attention, this will suit story hours ranging from Thanksgiving to Earth Day. With sparing text and paper-collage art, this is a perfect little book about appreciating life’s simple gifts. Nature's gifts are recognized and celebrated in this minimalist picture book that links gratitude with life itself.Appreciation is emblematic in this attractive and uncomplicated narrative that may also serve as a nondenominational bedtime prayer for the very young.ĭespite the simplicity of text and artwork, this book delivers a powerful message about appreciating the environment and its gifts and the interconnectedness of the ecosystems. Working with collage and torn tissue paper, Toni Yuly brings charm and humor to her bold, colorful artwork in this gentle story about friendship, The Jelly Bean Tree.
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