Illuminating Light

Isabel and the Invisible World written by Alan P. Lightman

There’s only one gift Isabel wants for her sixth birthday: a way to see invisible things. She can hardly think of anything else! Finally, the day of her party arrives. Unwrapping a big box, Isabel finds a surprise inside–a glass prism–and a dazzling world of previously invisible color emerges, lighting up the room around her. What else could be out there, waiting for her eyes to discover?

A Spark in the Dark written and illustrated by Pam Fong

A little fish lost in the ocean must find a spark of light to show it the way home.

Moonlight written and illustrated by Stephen Savage

In the quiet hours of the night, moonlight makes its journey through the sky, over land and water, and finally into a child’s bedroom.

Superluminous written and illustrated by Ian De Haes

Nour loves the luminous glow she was born with, but it’s only when it starts to dim that she discovers the true power of her brilliant light. Nour has a superpower: she glows. Her light shines so bright, she feels like a star in the night sky. But when kids at school notice her glow, they’re not impressed. If she had a real superpower, they say, she could fly or turn invisible. So Nour stops feeling special. And as her light dims, her world darkens . . . until a nighttime cry from her baby sister shows her how powerful her glow can be.

The Light Within You written by Namita Moolani Mehra

Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she’ll get to spend time with Nani, her beloved grandma, who she hasn’t seen since her family moved from India . . . Once Diya arrives in India, she immediately feels at home with Nani. Together they go shopping at the bazaar and prepare for the festival. As Diya and Nani celebrate Diwali together, Diya’s heart soars. But all too soon, her trip will come to an end. Is there a way for Diya to take some of the light and magic of Diwali with her when she leaves?

Every Color of Light written by Hiroshi Osada

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text depict nature darkened by a brief rainstorm then, at sunset, colors brighten, rain drips like crystals, and the bright white moon shines as we fall asleep.

Light written by Jo S. Kittinger

Light allows us to see and keeps plants alive. But did you know that it can also cut diamonds or metal, measure a moving object’s speed, and read CDs and DVDs? A True Book: Physical Science allows readers to find answers to puzzling questions as well as discover how people have used physical science to make countless innovations throughout history.

3 Super Simple Light Experiments for Kids to Do: https://handsonaswegrow.com/simple-light-experiments-for-kids/

U is for UV Light: https://inspirationlaboratories.com/u-is-for-uv-light/

How to Make a Homemade Spectroscope: https://buggyandbuddy.com/homemade-spectroscope/

Tissue paper lanterns: https://www.thecrafttrain.com/tissue-paper-lanterns/

Nightime

The Good Little Mermaid’s Guide to Bedtime written by Eija Sumner

An anti-bedtime book about a mermaid who is definitely NOT your typical mermaid!

Gray Fox in the Moonlight written and illustrated by Isaac Peterson

Gray Fox wanders alone in the forest at night. The woods are illuminated in the silvery light of the full moon and stars. She gazes around in wonder at the light in the birch grove and stops to look at her reflection in the river. But something calls to her in her reverie. She must return to her den by dawn to care for her kits when they wake. With simple poetry young children will love, Gray Fox in the Moonlight is a journey through a nighttime wonderland that celebrates the love between parents and children.

Good Night Little Bookstore written by Amy E. Cherrix

Join the Little Bookstore’s friendly staff as they draw the curtain on another busy day of browsing and matchmaking. Choose a bedtime story, say your good nights, and pet the shop’s feline mascot on your way out. Snuggle up to a loved one for a read-aloud, then drift off to sweet dreams of adventure and enchantment to come.

In the Night Garden written and illustrated by Carin Berger

A collage-illustrated bedtime read about the often mysterious and always beautiful experiences to be found in nighttime spaces.

Night in the City written and illustrated by Julie Downing

When children are fast asleep, some people are hard at work keeping the city safe and clean, and when daylight comes they go home to sleep.

The Night Frolic written by Julie Berry

Before they go to sleep, children travel on a dreamy, whimsical journey to visit the Night Tiger, the Night Walrus, the Night Elephant, and others

The Midnight Club written by Shane Goth

Milly and big sister Becca are members of the Midnight Club. And tonight is Milly’s first outing! At exactly midnight, Milly wakes her sister. With Becca leading the way, they tiptoe along the shadowy hall and down the creaky stairs. There’s so much adventure to be had in the middle of the night! They sit in Dad’s big chair, dip into his jar of jellybeans, try on Mom’s coat. One moment they’re frightened by a shadow that looks like a monster, and the next, they’re making shadow play of their own. A scratch at the back door has Milly’s heart going boom bump boom, but it’s just the president of the Midnight Club, their cat Oliver, who leads the way to more shenanigans.

As Night Falls: creatures that go wild after dark written by Donna Jo Napoli

From microscopic organisms to giant cats, it’s surprising who you’ll find awake in the middle of the night! Dinoflagellates guzzle floating bacteria, bumblebee bats loop and swoop, racer snakes slither, weasels sneak and circle, and spot-bellied eagle owls leap and sweep. One by one, the animals of the food chain find their next scrumptious treat.

Dark on Light written by Dianne White

As night falls, a trio of siblings stumble upon some of nature’s hidden nighttime beauty, including timid fawns, blossoming lavender, silent owls, and many more wonders of the night.

Nonfiction

The Night Sky written by Kathryn Hulick

his field guide highlights 100 objects that can be seen in the night sky. Readers will gain a greater understanding about how to spot these things, including constellations and objects in our solar system. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

Science Experiments: Twinkle Twinkle Stars: https://www.pinayhomeschooler.com/2015/11/simple-experiments-twinkle-twinkle-stars.html

Paint the night sky craft: https://playteachrepeat.com/invitation-paint-night-sky/

Constellation Jar Lamp: https://craft.ideas2live4.com/2015/04/24/diy-constellation-jar-lamp/

Snow Good!

A Polar Bear in the Snow written by Mac Barnett

Follow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human…where is he going?

Froggy Builds a Snowman written by Jonathan London

It’s Winter Carnival day, and Froggy can’t wait to build a snowman. But school principal Mr. Mugwort says there is a lot to do first. Skating! Sledding! A snow fort! Finally, it’s time to build a snowman, but Froggy builds a snow dinosaur instead. And of course the day wouldn’t be complete without a wild snowball fight.

Snow Globe Wishes written by Erin Dealey

After the worst snowstorm of the year, a young girl wishes on a snow globe that everyone will come out to play and share a dream of peace.

Croc & Turtle: snow fun! Written and illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka

Best friends Croc and Turtle want to play together, but Croc only wants to do exciting things outside in the cold and Turtle wants to stay safe and warm inside.

The Little Snowplow Wishes for Snow written by Lora Koehler

The little snowplow loves his job on the Mighty Mountain Road Crew, but the work he loves best is plowing snow. Throughout the year, he wishes for snow to come, but winter begins without a single flake in sight. As the weeks pass and the little snowplow’s birthday approaches, he starts to wonder whether it will snow at all. Will the little snowplow’s birthday dreams come true?

Peep and Ducky: it’s Snowing! Written by David Martin

What could be a more perfect toddler adventure? When the snow starts to fall, Peep and Ducky climb into their sleds for a race, landing happily on each other after hitting a bump. Then they’re on to building a snowman. But when the top half crashes, someone kicks snow and both friends get mad . . . until they crack each other up.

Snow Sisters! Written by Kerri Kokias

Two sisters enjoy a snow day in their own unique ways, apart and then together.

Little Owl’s Snow written and illustrated by Divya Srinivasan

‘Winter’s almost here!’ says Little Owl, as he observes leaves falling, animal friends hibernating, and a chill from his feathers to his feet. And just as he and his friend Raccoon are watching their breath make fog in the cold air, it happens- Snow!

Building snow forts written by Dana Meachen Rau

Learn how to build snow forts with these fun activities.

Snowflake science:https://thehomeschoolscientist.com/snowflake-science/#.VHD7nL7R8RY

Snow science experiments: https://lessons4littleones.com/2016/01/24/snow-science-experiments/

Frost in a can:https://www.steamsational.com/how-to-make-frost/