Dr. Lynsey Victoria

Dr. Lynsey Victoria is an emergency Veterinarian. A Wagner College graduate with a BS focused in Biology and Psychology. She pursued her dream to become a Veterinarian. After her time at Ross University and clinical year at LSU, she traveled to Alaska. There she participated in the aid of canine racers in the Willow 300. She is focused on emergency surgery, physical rehabilitation and exotic animal medicine. She was born and raised in Staten Island, New York and just recently moved to New Jersey. She was inspired by her daughter to write her first children's book! We hope this book is a wonderful addition to your first library!

This book was inspired by the author's toddler, a sassy strawberry blonde. A single mom and professional who had a difficult time during the different stages of the pandemic. Together mom and baby would start every day by looking out of the window of their bedroom and wishing a good morning to everything they could see!

Be present.

Be purposeful.

Award submissions:

North Street Book prize, NYC Big Book Award, Newbery Medal, Notable Children's Award

Reviews: Reader's Favorite, Red Headed Book Lover (see below)

Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

How does a toddler view the world? Let's find out. Good Morning Big Apple is an illustrated children's picture book that follows a young child and her mother as they welcome a bright sunny morning in New York City. Inspired by Dr. Lynsey Victoria's own experiences with her three-year-old daughter, Gracelyn Grey, this heartwarming tale begins with a mother and a daughter embarking on a tour of New York City. Along the way, the child greets the doorman, the morning birds, horses drawing carriages, the Statue of Liberty, and many other unique features of the Big Apple. After all, this is the city that never sleeps, and its wonders captivate a child's imagination and boundless curiosity like no other. So hop on for an exciting adventure through New York City.

Featuring catchy rhymes and an adorable mother-daughter duo, Good Morning Big Apple is a wholesome tale bound to put a smile on your face. Using lively illustrations and an engaging narrative, Dr. Lynsey Victoria provides readers with a glimpse into the way children see the world around them. After reading the book, you can't help but feel a bit more hopeful and optimistic about tomorrow. The author's narrative is funny and charming and perfectly encapsulates the bond between a mother and her daughter, while illustrator Valeria Kornus beautifully captures the lively feel of New York City with her vibrant use of colors in her artwork. This book is tailor-made for parents to read to their young children. I found it very entertaining and will gladly recommend it.

Review by Red Headed Book Lover, Aimee Ann:

Good Morning Big Apple is a beautiful and captivating book for young children that will entertain them with its story that takes us on a journey to New York City where we meet a mom and her daughter who take us on a tour throughout NYC. Together they embark on a journey around the city where we get to see it through the daughter’s eyes and imagination which makes for a beautiful and fascinating read packed full of brilliant literature and stunning illustrations that will bring joy to both child and parent alike.

The journey the reader will encounter in Good Morning Big Apple is wonderful and will have young readers captivated thanks to the illustrations and the captivating journey and of course the incredible writing! It is an adorable story that I believe children will adore! And that is why I hope young readers read this book as it truly is a charming tale!

Lynsey Victoria is the incredibly talented author of Good Morning Big Apple who clearly knows how to write unique but engaging stories! It was evident to me from the start that Victoria is a passionate writer who surely loves entertaining children with her literature and putting a smile on children’s faces.

Good Morning Big Apple is a fast-paced story that flows perfectly from beginning to end. With children’s books, you have to make sure they are always captivated because children’s attention wavers quite quickly, and I already know Lynsey Victoria doesn’t have an issue with this! As her book is captivating from the get-go and will be able to capture children’s attention with ease. Victo

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