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Aurora : A Tale of the Northern Lights by Mindy Dwyer (2001, Trade Paperback)

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Number of Pages: 32. Weight: 0.39 lbs. Publication Date: 2001-02-01. Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books.

Early one morning in a long ago northern land, a baby girl was born. Her mother named her Aurora, which means the "rosy light of dawn". . . Winner, 2021 Northern Lights Book Award, "Time-Honored" category "Not every child has seen the northern lights, of course, but even those who only have heard of them may be interested in this colorful book. The legend is pleasant, and Dwyer's brilliant watercolors bring it to life." -- Parade Magazine "This fanciful exploration of the origins of the Aurora Borealis, the northern lights, is a scrumptious delight!" -- Publishers Weekly In Aurora , storyteller and artist Mindy Dwyer shares a magical tale about a young girl whose dreams lead her to a great discovery, her own courage and the spectacular northern lights. Through her bright, luminous illustrations and text, this origin story about the glorious northern lights is magically portrayed to young readers and makes the perfect bedtime story. Mindy Dwyer is author and/or illustrator of many books, including Treasure and Chia and the Fox Man .

Book Title
Aurora : a Tale of the Northern Lights
Author
Mindy Dwyer
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Nature & The Natural World / Environment, Legends, Myths, Fables / Native American, Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, General, People & Places / Polar Regions
Intended Audience
Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
Publication Year
2001
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
32 Pages

Grade from
Kindergarten
Grade to
Third Grade
Reviews
"The bright luminous illustrations that accompany this charming story make the magic of the northern lights seem as simple as a gift to a young girl. Aurora is a beautiful story, beautifully told." -- Children's Bookwatch "Dwyer has magic, and she wants to share it with the rest of us. Take her up on her offer. Neither you nor your children will ever forget the result." -- Statesman Journal, The bright luminous illustrations that accompany this charming story make the magic of the northern lights seem as simple as a gift to a young girl. Aurora is a beautiful story, beautifully told., Dwyer has magic, and she wants to share it with the rest of us. Take her up on her offer. Neither you nor your children will ever forget the result.
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
Illustrated
Yes