Aaron Becker is the Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator of the Journey trilogy and of A Stone for Sascha. He lives in western Massachusetts with his family.
Gorgeous.
-Susan Verde, New York Times bestselling author of I Am
Human
Explore the ways sunlight enriches the Earth, enhanced by colorful,
dynamically shifting die-cut circles. Don't be fooled by the
board-book format; there's plenty for readers of all ages in this
interactive art book, written as a poetic ode to the power and
importance of light...Becker uses the glowing swatches of color
powerfully. Variegated shades of blue circle a wave's crest; a
decorative trio of gold, lime, and violet halos grain; a stark
penultimate page of white moon against black background has no
color at all. This book is demanding of its readers, but those who
take the time are in for a treat. A well-crafted art book with
emotional resonance.
-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The story lends itself to discussion with children and does an
outstanding job of introducing complex ideas in a lighthearted,
lyrical way...The text and illustrations work well together to
create a sturdy, tactile experience will appeal to young children.
This is an age-appropriate concept book. Highly recommended as a
first purchase for public libraries and preschools.
-School Library Journal (starred review)
Forming a luminous, rainbow-hued sphere when the covers close, the
circular pattern of colors resembles stained glass window panels in
a house of worship, as well as a secular view through a
kaleidoscope, reinforcing the mood of quiet awe and universal
connection in the book's final lines: "This light is you. And you
are the light." Becker's artful board book offers opportunities for
tactile play and deeper contemplation.
-Publishers Weekly
Becker (Journey, rev. 9/13, and sequels) presents a striking board
book about colors, the sun, and, more broadly, the environment and
our interconnected ecology...An eye-pleasing novelty board book for
young children with additional depth that recommends it for
slightly older budding environmentalists.
-The Horn Book
You simply have to experience this one for yourself, especially for
the final spread. Simply exquisite.
-Kirkus Reviews (blog)
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