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jwsg's review against another edition
2.0
The style was a little too New Agey for me with the sun as the narrator, asking the reader to feel their heart pumping, to see how “that is my light, alive inside of you”. But the notes at the back explaining the science in a little more detail is excellent and accessibly written.
poplartears's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting and beautifully illustrated look at photosynthesis.
mamers's review against another edition
2.0
Describes photosynthesis in an easy to understand sort of way, but it's kinda skeevy. A little too new age for me.
cweichel's review against another edition
5.0
Honestly, Molly Bang can do no wrong in my book, so I am biased. I believe that this book is more glorious and beautiful than My Light. Add easy to understand text and this is a winner.
tashrow's review
5.0
Through an amazing blend of poetry and science, children learn about the importance of the sun in our lives. There is a sense of wonder about the process of photosynthesis that elevates this book above that of a more scientific text. Here you see the beauty and glory of the sun reflected too. Bang's illustrations capture the depth of space, lacing it with waves of light, showing the same waves washing upon the earth, the plants and us.
This book's text comes in waves too. Waves of poetry that are laced with scientific facts, pinning the high floating poetry down a bit to more earthly concerns. The marriage of the two is so well done that it is hard to see where poetry ends and science begins. Pair that with the scientific yet thrilling illustrations and this book becomes transcendent.
Highly recommended, this winning scientific picture book deserves a spot in every library. If we wonder why children don't tend to become scientists, we can look at this book that will inspire each child to ask questions of their world but not stop wondering and dreaming too. Appropriate for ages 4-7.
This book's text comes in waves too. Waves of poetry that are laced with scientific facts, pinning the high floating poetry down a bit to more earthly concerns. The marriage of the two is so well done that it is hard to see where poetry ends and science begins. Pair that with the scientific yet thrilling illustrations and this book becomes transcendent.
Highly recommended, this winning scientific picture book deserves a spot in every library. If we wonder why children don't tend to become scientists, we can look at this book that will inspire each child to ask questions of their world but not stop wondering and dreaming too. Appropriate for ages 4-7.
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review
3.0
The bright pictures in this book reminded me on every page of the power of the sun. I felt a glow radiating out of the illustrations. The text focused on the connections between people and plants and light and energy.
An unusual feature of this book was a note that explains the simplifications the authors made for the sake of their young audience. Interesting. I’ve never seen a note explaining what was omitted from a book.
The children liked the bright pictures and the interactive way the text began. Some of the more complicated connections between energy and plants seemed to elude them.
A Sample:
“ Without plants,
you would have no oxygen.
Without plants,
you would have no food.
Without plants,
you could not live.
Without plants,
there would be no life on Earth.”
Children’s Comments:
Jesse, 5, said, "I liked the pictures."
Ethan, 6, said, "I loved how bright the pictures are."
Ramsey, 6, said, "I liked when the sun was talking to us."
Elizabeth, 6, said, "I liked the sentences that tell what is happening in the story."
Rodrigo, 6, said, "I liked how it exploded."
Aria, 7, said, "I liked the dedication page."
Cailyn, 5, "I liked the title of the book."
Children's Ratings: 3, 5, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 3, 5, 5, 5, 3, 5, 5, 5, 1, 3, 5, 1
An unusual feature of this book was a note that explains the simplifications the authors made for the sake of their young audience. Interesting. I’ve never seen a note explaining what was omitted from a book.
The children liked the bright pictures and the interactive way the text began. Some of the more complicated connections between energy and plants seemed to elude them.
A Sample:
“ Without plants,
you would have no oxygen.
Without plants,
you would have no food.
Without plants,
you could not live.
Without plants,
there would be no life on Earth.”
Children’s Comments:
Jesse, 5, said, "I liked the pictures."
Ethan, 6, said, "I loved how bright the pictures are."
Ramsey, 6, said, "I liked when the sun was talking to us."
Elizabeth, 6, said, "I liked the sentences that tell what is happening in the story."
Rodrigo, 6, said, "I liked how it exploded."
Aria, 7, said, "I liked the dedication page."
Cailyn, 5, "I liked the title of the book."
Children's Ratings: 3, 5, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 3, 5, 5, 5, 3, 5, 5, 5, 1, 3, 5, 1
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