First Light, First Life: A Worldwide Creation Story - book

First Light, First Life: A Worldwide Creation Story book written by Paul Fleischman & illustrated by Julie Paschkis

In this companion to Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal, Newbery Medal winner Paul Fleischman and Julie Paschkis turn to the universal story of creation.

In the beginning there was only darkness. . . . There was fire and ice. . . . There was a single drop of milk.

Combining elements of the creation story from different traditions, this narrative weaves together one complete picture of how the world began. First Light, First Life is a celebration of the many and varied peoples of the earth, of their commonalities and their differences. It is a celebration of life.

Format:  hardcover

Ages: 6-9 years         

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Page Count: 32 pages

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Additional Resources: 

• Learn more about the creation of First Light, First Life:  https://booksaroundthetable.wordpress.com/2016/09/30/first-light-first-life/
  Learn more about the author of First Light, First Life: http://www.paulfleischman.net/bio.htm#FirstLightArticle

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