Illustrations and text follow a family's morning routine from the perspective of the earliest riser in the house

Having decided that it is backward day, a boy dresses himself first in his coat, last in his socks, and continues in that way with the cooperation of his family

An illustrated song celebrating the morning, the time to rise and shine and join the world

A toddler plays peek-a-boo throughout the morning

By the time a young boy finishes saying "good morning" to everything in sight, it is time to say "good night."

Bartholomew struggles to get himself ready as the monsters from last night's dreams sabotage the most simple of morning routines. A vast purple monster sits on his chest, making it hard to get up. A slug monster slimes his clothes, so he can't get dressed. Brushing teeth, eating breakfast, and even going to the toilet all present challenges as the monsters mess around at Bartholomew's expense. Will Bartholomew's dad ever manage to get him out the...

In the morning, Emma climbs Snuggle Mountain, trying to rouse the two-headed Sleeping Giant to make pancakes for breakfast

Simple text and illustrations portray a small dog waking up, having breakfast, and getting ready to play.