Seeking an Aurora
by Elizabeth Pulford
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Pub Date Jan 19 2021 | Archive Date Mar 19 2021
Publisher Spotlight | Blue Dot Kids Press
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Description
★ “A magical experience.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
In the quiet of the night, a child's father bundles them up and shows them the majesty of an aurora. This book is perfect for those who love Owl Moon.
A father wakes his child from sleep to beckon, "Come—we're off to find an Aurora." Through the silent frost, across fields, and up hills they climb...And then they wait. Together they share an unforgettable moment and the majestic splendor of the northern and southern lights.
This moving and lyrical story is paired with scientific information about the awe-inspiring northern and southern lights to further inspire readers to seek their own natural wonders. Printed on FSC-certified paper with vegetable-based inks.
Advance Praise
★ "A magical experience." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★"A memorable picture book that captures an unforgettable experience." -- Booklist, Starred Review
Praise for Finding Monkey Moon also by Elizabeth Pulford:
"It's a tribute to bedtime rituals and the occasional deviation -- and a loving parent willing to say yes."--The New York Times
Featured Reviews
Literary R, Reviewer
Gorgeous art done with pastels and a simple storyline introduce young readers to the aurora winter lights. A brief end section explains the origin of these amazing displays— called the aurora borealis above the North Pole and aurora australis above the South Pole. A treat for children and adults alike!
5 of 5 Stars
Pub Date 19 Jan 2021
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Thanks to the author, Blue Dot Kids Press, and NetGalley for the ARC. Opinions are mine.
Ashley D, Bookseller
A soft and sweet story about a father and child seeing the aurora. The artwork is stunning and the story is a simple and easy read. It would make a great story for kids!
*Thanks Netgalley and Publisher SpotlightBlue Dot Kids Press for sending me an arc*
Mel L, Reviewer
Having seen the Aurora Borealis as a teenager, I can tell you that few things I’ve ever seen or heard are quite like it. The crackling sound, the vibrant light that radiates from the sky, the sheer size of it all happening on a cold winter’s night.
Seeking an Aurora is clever in that it doesn’t define if it’s the northern or southern Aurora that our boy and his father are seeing. While written and illustrated by an Australian we can assume she intended it to be south; but it works just as well for the northern hemisphere.
I wouldn’t have thought there was a colour palette in the world that could show the glimmering light on the dark night sky of the Aurora. I was wrong. The pastels that are used here are brilliant. The page is obviously coloured in black or deep purples and blues; then our characters and the Aurora blended overtop (I think anyways) and it pops so well. I adore the look and feel of the pages in this enchanting children’s book.
A perfect before bedtime story for any little one. The kind of book that a child might keep long into their adult years because it’s beautiful and feels like it is imparting a secret of the Earth to the reader.
I hope to one day see the Aurora borealis again. I live almost far enough north in Canada; but inside a city too large to see them well if they are seen this far south. In the meantime this book is a gorgeous representation of the solar winds and the truly glorious colours they bring to our sky.
Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.
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