Bang, Molly. Chisholm, Penny. Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring the Earth to Life. Blue Sky Press: 2009. ISBN: 9780545044226.
This factual picture book, Living Sunlight, has more of an imaginative feel rather than a sterile science text. It is a deceptively educational story. Additional learning points are presented at the conclusion of the story, making it adaptable for any grade level. The language is simply phrased throughout. The colorful, full page pictures easily teach how important plants are to every living thing on earth. The hand drawn, descriptive illustrations also convey abstract concepts such as photosynthesis and how living things receive energy from the sun. Yellow dots representing the sun’s life-giving energy and warmth, blanket the Earth on every page thus showing its importance. The glowing dots fill all the living things pictured. The text is written by the sun, who invites the reader to explore the miracle of plants and energy. It will capture any reader. Brilliant!
Charlene Turner, Bowling Green State University, EDTL 6950
This factual picture book, Living Sunlight, has more of an imaginative feel rather than a sterile science text. It is a deceptively educational story. Additional learning points are presented at the conclusion of the story, making it adaptable for any grade level. The language is simply phrased throughout. The colorful, full page pictures easily teach how important plants are to every living thing on earth. The hand drawn, descriptive illustrations also convey abstract concepts such as photosynthesis and how living things receive energy from the sun. Yellow dots representing the sun’s life-giving energy and warmth, blanket the Earth on every page thus showing its importance. The glowing dots fill all the living things pictured. The text is written by the sun, who invites the reader to explore the miracle of plants and energy. It will capture any reader. Brilliant!
Charlene Turner, Bowling Green State University, EDTL 6950
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