#350 of 1001 · July 16, 2021

There’s a stunning blend of scientific information and aesthetic beauty in My Light, Molly Bang’s exploration of the many ways we harness energy for use in our society. Bang writes from the perspective of the sun as it gazes down on the earth and remarks on our technology. Her luminous art depicts light as tiny particles radiating from the sun and aligning themselves into waves. She illustrates myriad components of the energy grid, including hydroelectric dams, power lines, wind turbines, coal-fired plants, and solar panels. She explores plant life, the water cycle, and other elements of the natural world that feed on the sun’s energy just as humans do. Finally, a wealth of back matter provides further information on the making of the book, the details of the pictures, and further steps readers can take to consume energy responsibly as citizens of our planet. #light #sun #earth #water #plants #power #energy #electricity #book #books #childrensbooks #beautifulbooks #picturebook #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #picturebookart #childrensbookillustration #childrensliterature #illustration #kidlit #kidsbooks #bookworm #booklover #booklovers #bibliophile #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookstagrammers #instabook #instabooks