The Sun is a shine
A gentle and poetic board book about weather systems across the world. Young readers will enjoy meeting children from around the globe and experiencing the phenomena of the sky as each child thanks Mother Earth for bringing the sun, wind, rain, snow, lightning and thunder to them. Magical illustrations enhance evocative text in a delightful blend of cultural diversity, geography, science, rich language and gratitude.
The sun is a shine, that wakens the day, sparkles the dew, makes everything new…
Published by Orca Book Publishers, October 2021
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Illustration by Slavka Kolesar
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“This poetic board book expresses thanks to nature from a child’s perspective. Each spread is dedicated to a specific aspect of nature such as the sun, wind, rain, or snow. The verso features tender thoughts about the natural resource and the right one includes an expression of gratitude, with a different language on every spread. “The wind is a whisper/ That teases the leaves, Dances the sea/ And sets the kite free./ Shukran, we call to the big blue sky/ And wish on the wind as it passes by.” There’s a glossary to identify the language origin of each “thank you.” VERDICT A great introduction to explaining common experiences to children regardless of where they live.”
—Brooke Newberry, Winding Rivers Library System, West Salem, WI
“Librarians will want to have The Sun is a Shine on hand for early literacy programs, and teachers could use this book to prepare their students for Earth Day celebrations or to open discussions on the concept of gratitude. This is truly a wonderful book and well-worth adding to any home, classroom, or library collection.”
- Canadian Review of Materials
"A nice picture book with bold artwork and short verses in rhyme. Perfect for storytime. A clever way to introduce young children to animals and natural landscapes."
Danielle - Goodreads