Reviewer Andrea Coventry: Andrea is a Montessori child - turned educator. An avid reader and writer, she is published on several websites. Click Here to find a listing of Andrea's sites where you can find many of her writing contributions.
Lil Glimmer by
Angela Muse is a charming story of a little star of the same name. He
desperately wants to run around the sky to play, and is very
frustrated when his mommy tells him he has to wait his turn. Right
now, the sun is out shining and playing. Lil Glimmer has to wait
until night comes for his turn.
Mom talks to him about
taking turns and being patient. He tucks into a cloud to go to sleep
until Mom wakes him up at nightfall. She reiterates the concept of
sharing with Mr. Sun, then sends Lil Glimmer off into the night.
He
plays hard, swinging on the moon, riding comets, and having a lot of
fun. When daytime begins to break, he realizes that Mr. Sun is back
up, and it is time to let him have his turn.
The story is
absolutely adorable. It teaches the values of patience and sharing in
a way that speaks clearly to young children. The vibrantly colored
illustrations exhibit the bright glow of the sun and the stars. The
characters are cute and relatable to children, as they have all had
to take turns and share with others.
This is a book that
parents can share with their children and refer to during discussions
that emphasize the values of patience and sharing. It's a
delightful story that will entertain young ones during story times
both at school and at libraries. It could also easily segue into a
science unit on the solar system, as there are stars, the sun, the
moon, a comet, and pictures of planets.
This is the first
collaboration between author Angela Muse, and her illustrator brother
James McCullough. I look forward to seeing their future projects come
to life!