Greetings, Sun

by Phillis Gershator, David Gershator, Synthia Saint James (Illustrator)

"Greetings, sun," cry the two children at the start of the day. And, true to the preschooler's delight in the familiar, they go on and on, happily: "greetings, breeze. Greeting, toes. Greetings, knees." The setting is an island in the Caribbean, but the sounds and joyful illustrations will strike chords in many a small sharer, no matter where in the world they find themselves. "Greetings toast. Greetings, jelly. Greetings, butter. Greetings, belly." There is much to greet on the walk to school, in school, on the way home, through family supper, and even at bedtime--"Greetings, moon. And now we're done... until it's time to greet the sun." Here is a book that welcomes a child's participation, on a lap or in a story hour. The art has a big-hearted energy that will carry to the farthest corner of a room, or even across a stretch of warm sand beneath the palms, by the sea, and under a sunny sky.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Poetry

32 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 1998

Reviews

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book with minorities as the main characters that doesn't talk about skin color and race? How thoroughly refreshing. This is a good book for toddlers, with few words per page and simple yet colorful illustrations.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many times adults rush through life without stopping to enjoy what they have. This book represents a childs joy and enthusiasm for life as they greet everything they come in contact with.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did not realize this was Carribean and now I cannot check, as I gave this away to the 7 yo girl to whom I read it. She was a little bored of the repetition, and a little disturbed by the lack of facial features in the artsy illustrations. But she was still pleased to accept the hand-me-down. And a less exuberant child would probably like it more.

FotL Chanute.

[Melissa Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two kids greet everything they meet during the day. until the day is over and then it starts again. This is a great story to show rhyming and also routines to youger readers. It has great illustrations that go along well with the pages. A good read for Kindergarten-2nd grade.

[Kia M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the illustrations in this book, and it also had a good rhyme scheme. This book could be geared towards a lesson on sequence of events.

[Katie Morris · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is about two children who greet all the familiar things in their everyday life.
I would use this book to introduce rhyming to my students.

[Katie Fitzgerald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read at Baby/Toddler Lap Time on 7/13/12: http://storytimesecrets.blogspot.com/...

[Chelsea Kirkland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greeting everything encountered in a morning routine- great for vocab building.

[Tim Hardin]

simple illustrations mad read easy to follow, great for younger ages. respect.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

a simple good morning book where a brother and sister wake up and greet each thing in their day. Toddler and up.

[Jessica King]

From sunrise to bedtime, this simple story follows a child’s routine.

Read my full review on my blog, Caribbean Children's Books.