First Light, First Life
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

First Light, First Life

Written by Paul Fleischman · Illustrated by Julie Paschkis

Part of the Worldwide Stories series

Explore the world's origins through diverse creation stories woven into one narrative.

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32 pages· 858 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· 620L
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Bookroo's summary

Journey through the dawn of existence as diverse creation myths intertwine to form a singular tale of the world's birth. From darkness to light, fire to ice, and a drop of milk, this story celebrates humanity's shared origins and unique traditions. Discover the beauty of our differences and the unity of our beginnings in a vibrant tapestry of life.

From the publisher

Combining elements of the creation story from different traditions, this narrative weaves together one complete picture of how the world began. First Light, First Life is a celebration of the many and varied peoples of the earth, of their commonalities and their differences. It is a celebration of life.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
858
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
620L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
185156
Publication
Published
September 20, 2016
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781627791014
LCCN
2015030948

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