You Are Light

Written and illustrated by Aaron Becker

Discover how light transforms and creates wonders in this interactive journey.

4.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 927 ratings

16 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the magic of light in a captivating die-cut book. As you hold the pages to the light, watch colors glow and transform. Follow the journey of light as it warms, nourishes, and creates the wonders of our world. This elegantly narrated tale invites readers to see the beauty and power of light in everyday life, sparking curiosity and wonder.

From the publisher

With a wondrously simple die-cut book, the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of the Journey trilogy brings his talents further into the light. This is the light that brings the day. Open this beautiful book to find a graphic yellow sun surrounded by a halo of bright die-cut circles. Now hold the page up to the light and enjoy the transformation as the colors in those circles glow. In an elegant, sparely narrated ode to the phenomenon of light, Aaron Becker follows as light reflects off the earth to warm our faces, draws up the sea to make the rain, feeds all the things that grow, and helps to create all the brilliant wonders of the world, including ourselves.

At a glance

Format: Board Book
Pages: 16
Reading age: 0–4
Audience: Board

Themes & topics

Books about nature Books about colors Books about social themes Books about science and nature Books about self-esteem

What readers & critics say

Reviews

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4.5

“It's always fun when a book does something really novel, and the way this book plays with light and color is something I haven't quite seen before. It's a sweet little feel-good board book. It doesn't have much of a story, but it's sure fun to look at.”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

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