Product Description
In the next picture book from the creator of the holiday hit The Tree That's Meant to Be, the northern lights bring wonder and joy to all the creatures who bask in their mysterious glow.
From tiny specks of dust to gleaming rays in the dark, the northern lights travel across the Arctic, uniting every creature in a celebration over land and sea.
In this wonderfully festive picture book, Yuval Zommer imagines the northern lights' fleeting journey from space to Earth and how they weave a special magic for the animals and people living in the frozen lands below.
With its heartfelt themes of kinship, curiosity, and the wonders of nature, it's a perfectly cozy story for families to read together.
From School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 2—The delightful spirit of hygge and renewal runs through this rhyming story set against the glow of the northern lights and the animals and people enchanted by their magical beauty. Voiced by the lights themselves, the verse describes the journey from space to Earth and the joy that the glow brings to all who witness it: "Wolf packs howled beneath our glow/ and wildcats played on painted snow." Festive illustration brings the verse to life, imbuing the lights with life as the glow moves through air and land, winding around trees and swirling above water. A lighthearted black font dances across the pages, making for an easy and enchanting read-aloud that is perfect for one-on-one sharing and groups alike. VERDICT An engaging rhyming cadence and adorable artwork make this a wonderful first purchase for story time collections.—Rosemary Kiladitis
Review
"A glowing tribute to a remarkable natural wonder."—Kirkus
"An easy and enchanting read-aloud that is perfect for one-on-one sharing and groups alike. . . . Engaging rhyming cadence and adorable artwork."—School Library Journal
About the Author
YUVAL ZOMMER graduated from London's Royal College of Art with an MA in illustration. He worked as a creative director at many leading advertising agencies until his passion for picture books won out. He is now the author and illustrator of several highly acclaimed children's books, including The Tree That's Meant to Be, A Thing Called Snow, and The Big Book of Bugs. See more of his work on Instagram and Twitter at @yuvalzommer.
