Aurora
Aurora
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Aurora

Written by Mindy Dwyer
Paperback
$11.99
$11.39
5 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
24
Words per page
AD960L
Lexile measure
Feb 1, 2001
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Early one morning in a long ago northern land, a baby girl was born. Her mother named her Aurora, which means the “rosy light of dawn”. . .Winner, 2021 Northern Lights Book Award, “Time-Honored” category”Not every child has seen the northern lights, of course, but even those who only have heard of them may be interested in this colorful book. The legend is pleasant, and Dwyer’s brilliant watercolors bring it to life.”–Parade Magazine”This fanciful exploration of the origins of the Aurora Borealis, the northern lights, is a scrumptious delight!”–Publishers WeeklyIn Aurora, storyteller and artist Mindy Dwyer shares a magical tale about a young girl whose dreams lead her to a great discovery, her own courage and the spectacular northern lights. Through her bright, luminous illustrations and text, this origin story about the glorious northern lights is magically portrayed to young readers and makes the perfect bedtime story.Mindy Dwyer is author and/or illustrator of many books, including Treasure and Chia and the Fox Man.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780882405490
    Publication Date
    February 1, 2001
    Publisher
    Alaska Northwest Books
    Original Publication Date
    September 1, 1997
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    24
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    47261462
    Lexile® Level
    AD960L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~W
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    52678
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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