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WHEN THE SKY GLOWS teaches children about the different reasons the sky is lit up. While they're all fascinating, my favorite one is how the author explains one cause is the rare breed of fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that make a light show in the trees. It sounds magical and makes me want to take a trip there with my daughter. So in a way, this book inspires you to explore outside of your home area. The illustrations and vibrant and use bold color to express minute details that make the pictures pop off the page. In the back of the book it adds to how pollution can affect the night sky and ways children can help. There are also sources and further reading for kids who want more.


Final Verdict: I would recommend this to children aged four and up who enjoy the beauty in both nature and the sky. The illustrations make this book a solid five star by themselves and the text adds the education factor that stimulates children's minds.