Book Descriptions
for Living Sunlight by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
This highly accessible picture book introduces the concept of photosynthesis to young children with clear and poetic language. Gorgeous, glowing illustrations evoke a sense of wonder for how sunlight translates into energy for humans, plants, and life on earth. The text is written as a narration from the sun to a small child, explaining the effects of the sun’s rays: “My light becomes the energy for all life on Earth. All living things—including YOU—pulse with my light and keep it circling round and round on Earth.” Detailed notes on the scientific concepts introduced in the text conclude this luminous book. (Ages 4–8)
CCBC Choices 2010. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 2010. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
Three-time Caldecott Honor artist Molly Bang celebrates the wonder of energy.
Here is a stunning, poetic exploration of the universal energy force within us all. Award winner Molly Bang presents the amazing story of how light from the sun is transformed into energy on Earth--and becomes YOU! Clear, accessible, and dazzling, Living Sunlight shows children, teachers, and parents alike the remarkable magic of what makes us human. This informative yet dramatic book will mesmerize readers and help further a child's understanding of the energy we share with all living things in nature. We are all living sunlight. A perfect addition to any library!
Publisher description retrieved from Google Books.