Girls often go through a phase of loving rainbows and unicorns. Some never outgrow it. A couple of weeks ago Hazel and I were at the house on Cape Cod. We were trying to pack up and clean up as it was the day we were heading home. We heard thunder and a little bit later it started pouring. We kept going on with our chores. When the rain stopped the sun came out. It only rained for five to ten minutes. I happened to look out the window and quickly called Hazel downstairs and grabbed my phone. I was able to capture the full rainbow through the screen door and part of the rainbow without the screen.
So yes, some of us do not grow out of loving rainbows. Hazel also got some photos of it. It had been a while since I had seen a rainbow. It always makes me feel so blessed and happy. Today I get to share a book with you that has many rainbows and sparkles. It is Glow in the Dark: A Streak of Light by T.J. Scripps. After my review there is a link to a rainbow themed STEM lesson and a giveaway!
About the Book:
Glow in the Dark: A Streak of Light Written by T.J. Scripps and Illustrated by Dane Doubel
Ages: 8+ | 202 Pages | Publisher: Skybok Press | ISBN: 979-8991217477
Publisher’s Book Summary: Ruby, a regular 10-year-old girl with fiery red hair and wild green eyes, has her life turned upside down when her grandmother gives her a magical dreamcatcher. One night, it transports her to the dazzling planet of Starland, where she discovers The Aura Embassy, a magnificent glass castle floating in space. There, she meets alien kids and Royal Light Beings, who welcome her as one of their own. Excited to unravel Starland’s mysteries and connect them to her own world, Ruby faces danger as sinister Dark Beings threaten to extinguish all light, both on Starland and Earth. With thrilling challenges ahead, Ruby must maintain her disguise, uncover secrets, and stop the dark forces before it’s lights out forever. Join Ruby on her daring quest to save the world’s light!
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About the Author
T.J. Scripps, based in Austin, Texas, spends loads of time in South Africa, where she grew up. She’s a passionate traveler, always off to weird and wonderful places far from the beaten track, hunting for new signs. Her favorite aura-charging spots are lakes, rivers, and oceans – basically anywhere wet and wild. She’s into historical adventures, stargazing, and wandering down trails like a lost hobbit, all while hanging out with kids from all walks of life.
Catch T.J. at any Renaissance festival – she’ll be the enchantress casting spells and charming everyone. Her hobby? Collecting oddities and curios that make you wonder, “What even is that?” She’s also a fireworks and bonfire fanatic. All these unique quirks have woven their way into Ruby’s world.
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About the Illustrator
Dane Doubell was born in the 1980s—back when computers were the size of microwaves and dial-up was the soundtrack of the future. As a child, he dreamed of drawing robots and building them to take over the world—so far, he’s nailed the drawing part.
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