Book Series · 9 Books

Rise and Shine Books

In order from I Am America to What is a Carnivore?.

The Rise and Shine series is a set of 9 picture books by Charles R. Smith Jr., published between 1949 and 2007. Written for ages 4–12, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1799

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2003

I Am America

By Charles R. Smith Jr.

Celebrate America's diverse children through powerful poetry and photography.

32 pages· 124 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

Hardcover

In reading order

Rise and Shine Series

9 books · Published 1949–2007

#1 in Series

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$1799

I Am America

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2003

Celebrate America's diverse children through powerful poetry and photography.

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$958

The Happy Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1949

Animals awaken to a snowy world. What awaits them outside?

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$1300

The Story of the Statue of Liberty

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986

Discover the story behind a colossal symbol of freedom.

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$759

At the Crossroads

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1991

Children wait at a crossroads, longing for their fathers' return from the mines.

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$958

Water Dance

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

Follow water's journey through our world.

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$574

A Tree for All Seasons

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

Discover the seasonal secrets of a sugar maple tree.

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$759

Tea with Milk

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

A young woman battles cultural identity and expectations in a foreign land.

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$1799

When Everybody Wore a Hat

Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2003

Journey back to a time of horse-drawn fire engines and nickel movies, where childhood was a world apart.

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$958

What is a Carnivore?

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2007

Discover the secrets of carnivores and their role in the food chain.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Rise and Shine series?

There are 9 books in the Rise and Shine series. It began with The Happy Day in 1949, and the newest book, What is a Carnivore?, was published in 2007.