Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Ella's Night Lights by Lucy Fleming (Children's Picture Book Review)


Ella's Night Lights
by Lucy Fleming
Published by Candlewick
on November 24, 2020
Genre: Children's, Picture Books
Length: 32 pages
Ages: 3 - 7 years

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Quick synopsis:
Friendship, kindness, and gratitude are all illuminated in a quiet tale of a magical girl with mothlike wings. 


My Thoughts:

This is one of the most beautiful picture books I've ever seen!
 The spectacular cover matches the illustrations within but also has extra shimmer and shine. The end pages are also amazing and worth noting!

 Ella is a teeny-tiny girl with moth-like wings and antennae and because her wings are so delicate, she cannot go out into the sunlight so she gathers bits of light at night and shares it with anyone who needs it. Ella makes many friends with her kind and giving spirit and her friends try to return the favor and help Ella see her very first sunrise!

 This story is so touching. Ella is an incredibly kind and helpful being who shares her light and goodness with all. She befriends many critters that she helps and in turn, helps her deliver her light and return to her home before the sun rises.

 This story is whimsical and is paired with amazing illustrations that really bring Ella and her 'magic' to light. There's tons of detail and texture in every page with lots of extra bits of 'light' that really make this magical. Ella and her animal friends are absolutely adorable and their friendship makes this a truly special story!



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