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Flash and Gleam: Light in Our World

Sue Fliess, illustrated by Khoa Le

Rhyming couplets introduce different ways light appears in daily life. Families encounter it in candlelight, fireflies, fireworks, thunderstorms, rainbows, seasonal weather, and celebrations. The scenes include Yi Peng, Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, and the Fourth of July, alongside household and outdoor moments. Four families appear across the illustrations, and the book closes with information about the science of light and the observances included in the story. Its examples connect natural light, weather, community events, and cultural traditions.

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Themes
Cultural Heritage · Holidays And Celebrations · Science · Weather And Climate
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-13
9781541557703
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
  • 2021Picture Books for School-Age Children
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