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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
First Light, First Life
By Paul Fleischman, Julie Paschkis (Illustrator)
Part of the Worldwide Stories series
Explore the world's origins through diverse creation stories woven into one narrative.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 192 ratings
32 pages· 858 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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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
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The fine print
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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