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Lights on Wonder Rock
Lights on Wonder Rock | David Litchfield
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E.T. meets The Giving Tree in this stunningly illustrated picture book about friendship, family, wonder, and magic that shows how, sometimes, the things were searching for have been right in front of us all along. From the award-winning creator of The Bear and the Piano. Heather wants more than anything to go to outer space, where the stars sparkle with magic and wonder. When a UFO lands behind her house and she meets a friendly alien, it seems that all of her dreams have come true. But soon her new friend has to return home. Will the spaceship ever come back for her? And if it does, is Heather ready to leave everything on Earth behind? In this tale about dreaming big while appreciating what you have, best-selling picture book creator David Litchfield's innovative visual storytelling uses wordless, light-filled spreads and graphic novel style layouts to transport readers through space and time and celebrate the power of family and human connection.
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Lights on Wonder Rock | David Litchfield
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A young girl's dearest wish is granted, and she meets and befriends an alien, waiting all of her life for another encounter. The story here is appealing, entertaining, and ultimately heartwarming, with an important message about dreaming big, and looking out into the cosmos, but also staying tethered to the things in one's own life, particularly family, that are most important. The accompanying artwork is absolutely enchanting.

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Lights On Wonder Rock (SF) is such an amazing story to read (RA) to children to fuel their imagination and get their creative juices flowing💫 I loved every part of this book as it is perfect for a read aloud because there are parts relatable to self and back to the text from earlier! It shows Heather throughout her life journey trying to find her alien friend. Sparks creativity and wonder in children which is needed in classrooms! #UCFLAE3414SP21

Spearsall Continued: https://www.hmhbooks.com/shop/books/lights-on-wonder-rock/9780358359531 This is a great link that describes the story, author, and information on the book. UDL principle 9.1 is used promoting expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation. And ESOL strategy Teaching technical vocabulary supporting key concepts such as spaceship to foster understanding 4y
PatriciaS I love the cover and your review 👍 thanks I put it on my list of reads. 4y
DrSpalding Samantha, I am adding this book to my stack as well! You found some amazing, new stories that I need to check out. You know how important it is to pre-teach vocabulary therefore the English learner strategy, no number noted, works well. Utilizing the publisher website is always a wise choice. This particular publisher has fantastic resources for their books. 4y
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