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LIGHT SPEAKS is a lovely picture book that teaches about light. The book uses a poem to present ideas about the way that light works and the special place it holds in our lives. Lush illustrations complement the poetry, and the backmatter expands on these concepts with a bit more information about light.

What I loved: This is a really lovely and lush story, featuring a gentle poem that would work well for bedtime, while also presenting some educational concepts. The illustrations are absolutely stunning and really make this a picture book to enjoy. Between the darkened illustrations and pages that turn quickly, this is definitely one that could work well for a settling down story at night. The backmatter brings the concepts of the poem into more clarity as it explains how these statements reflect the way that light works. Light is such a big part of all of our lives, and this book helps to teach children more about it - while also being enjoyed for the loveliness of the poem and imagery.

While the concepts may work best for elementary school aged readers, picture book lovers of all ages can enjoy this one. The pages turn quickly, with only a few lines on each, and the illustrations are lovely for all to enjoy. The font used is also clear throughout, making it easy to read aloud.

Final verdict: LIGHT SPEAKS is a lovely picture book with science themes as it teaches about light and the many ways that we can use it and enjoy it. With a fun poetic flow and lush images, this will work well for education and for bedtime.