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A Joyful Celebration of Nature’s Orchestra

By Ruth Doyle

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Wake up with the world in Hurray for a New Day!, a riotous journey through nature’s morning symphony. With gentle rhyming text and vivid artwork, this enchanting picture book introduces little ones to the wonders of the natural world – awakening their senses and sparking joy... Read More

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Wake up with the world in Hurray for a New Day!, a riotous journey through nature’s morning symphony. With gentle rhyming text and vivid artwork, this enchanting picture book introduces little ones to the wonders of the natural world – awakening their senses and sparking joy with every page. This is a delightful ode to the beauty of beginnings.

At the first yawn of dawn, a bird stretches her wings,

And lightens the shadows with the sweet song she sings.

She flutes as she flies from oak branch to thistle,

With hope in her heart, and a wish in her whistle.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836271437

Publisher: Post Wave Publishing UK Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 February 2027

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Post Wave Children's Books

Illustration: Made with watercolours and gouache

Contributors:

Illustrated by Carolyn Gavin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Ruth Doyle is a British children's author celebrated for her lyrical picture books that explore themes of empathy, mindfulness,and the natural world. Her notable works include Dreams for Our Daughters, Songs for Our Sons, A Horse Called Now, and The Special Gift. Before pursuing writing, Ruth trained as a nurse and studied social care to deepen her understanding of people from all walks of life. She resides on a micro-farm in Kent, England, with her family and a variety of animals, including sheep, chickens, dogs, miniature horses, guinea pigs and rabbits. Carolyn Gavin is a Toronto-based painter, illustrator and designer, known for her vibrant, expressive artwork inspired by nature, travel and everyday beauty. Working in watercolour, gouache and acrylic, she combines bold colour, rich pattern and a playful style across a variety of subjects. As principal designer for Ecojot (an eco-friendly paper brand), she also licenses her work for textiles, packaging, homeware and books. Originally from South Africa, Carolyn now lives in Canada, where she teaches online and runs sought-after painting retreats around the world.

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