"A Night Rainbow" is our own piece of the northern lights. Like a firely in a bottle, Barbara Juster Esbensen is able to capture in words the grandeur and mystery of this most magical phenomenon. With unparalleled mastery, the author seamlessly weaves science, legend and poetry into a rich landscape of words. In this book which will be enjoyed as much by adults as children, Barbara's reverence for native folklore and her enthusiasm for the natural world are keenly evident. Helen Davie's lovely pastel illustrations effectively convey both the majesty and flowing, ephemeral qualities of the aurora borealis. Together, words and pictures embrace the reader with open arms on all levels of being - physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual.

A beautifully told story with illustrations to match. I would like to find out more about the illustrations and the borders - the sybolism, especailly.

Swing Around The Sun is an inviting kids' picture book featuring upbeat original poetry by Barbara Juster Esbensen against brilliant, full-color illustrations drawn in a simple yet inviting style by Cheng-Khee Chee, Janice Lee Porter, Mary GrandPre, and Stephen Gammell. An excellent book for reading aloud to young ones, Swing Around The Sun would make a welcome and popular addition to any family or community library collection. "Together, / In the sapphire sky / They float: / The milkweed / And a burnished / Trumpet note."

THE AUTHOR USED INSIGHT AND CREATIVITY TO CREATE THE PERFECT BOOK!

The brilliant engaging cover is an appropriate preview of this beautifully illustrated book. One of our kids favorite books. Its hard to find books on cheetahs and this one's a gem

This is yet another fine addition to a great series for young children. It contained quite a bit of information on whales, but not too much for young readers to digest. The illustrations could have been a bit more varied.