{"product_id":"early-sunday-morning-9781534476530","title":"Early Sunday Morning","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEarly Sunday Morning - A Heartwarming Children's Picture Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this heartwarming story of love and family, a community comes together to help a young girl find the courage to lift her mighty voice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSundays are June's favorite days because she gets to spend it with Mommy, Daddy, and her brother, Troy. Next Sunday is more special than most, because she will be leading the youth choir in front of her entire church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJune loves to sing. She sings loud, silly songs with Daddy, she sings to herself in front of the bedroom mirror, but performing in front of the entire congregation is another thing altogether. As her special moment approaches, June leans on the support of her whole community to conquer her fear of singing in front of the congregation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for Young Readers Ages 4-8\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis picture book addresses important themes of self-confidence, family support, and overcoming stage fright in a way that resonates with children. June's journey from bedroom singer to choir leader shows young readers that courage comes from community and family encouragement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAward-Winning Author and Illustrator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e Denene Millner is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and director of the Denene Millner Books imprint. She has written thirty books for adults, teens, and children, among them \u003ci\u003eAround the Way Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, a memoir with actress Taraji P. Henson, and \u003ci\u003eEarly Sunday Morning\u003c\/i\u003e, a children's picture book. She is also the founder of MyBrownBaby.com, a critically acclaimed blog that examines the intersection of parenting and race, and the host of \u003ci\u003eSpeakeasy with Denene\u003c\/i\u003e, a podcast produced by Georgia Public Broadcasting. Denene lives in Atlanta with her two daughters and their adorable Goldendoodle, Teddy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Illustrator:\u003c\/b\u003e Vanessa Brantley-Newton is a self-taught artist and has attended both FIT and SVA of New York, where she studied fashion and children's illustration. Vanessa is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eA Night Out with Mama\u003c\/i\u003e by Quvenzhané Wallis, \u003ci\u003eThe Youngest Marcher\u003c\/i\u003e by Cynthia Levinson, \u003ci\u003ePresenting...Tallulah\u003c\/i\u003e by Tori Spelling, and \u003ci\u003eEarly Sunday Morning\u003c\/i\u003e by Denene Millner, among others. She hopes that when people look at her work, it will make them feel happy in some way, or even reclaim a bit of their childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Themes and Educational Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover picture book explores family life, self-esteem, and religious community in an authentic and relatable way. The story celebrates African American family traditions and church culture while addressing universal childhood experiences of nervousness and self-doubt. Parents, educators, and librarians will appreciate how the book encourages children to find their voice and embrace their talents.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denene Millner Books\/Simon \u0026 Schuster Books f","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493589520658,"sku":"9781534476530","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c58279e0-f955-4429-9670-ea4accc365e1.jpg?v=1730653004","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/early-sunday-morning-9781534476530","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}