Superluminous
Description
Nour loves the luminous glow she was born with, but it鈥檚 only when it starts to dim that she discovers the true power of her brilliant light.
Nour has a superpower: she glows. Her light shines so bright, she feels like a star in the night sky. But when kids at school notice her glow, they鈥檙e not impressed. If she had a real superpower, they say, she could fly or turn invisible. So Nour stops feeling special. And as her light dims, her world darkens . . . until a nighttime cry from her baby sister shows her how powerful her glow can be.
Ian De Haes鈥檚 heartfelt story and radiant illustrations highlight themes of self-confidence, bravery, empathy, and the imaginative power of a strong female protagonist鈥攚hose name means light in Arabic.
Reviews
鈥淭he story is simple, but written well. The illustrations are the real star.鈥�
- The Ladybug Reads, 11/09/19
鈥淎 tender narrative about self-image with striking illustrations.鈥�
- Publishers Weekly, 01/09/2020
鈥淸A] lovely story, whose emotional depth stands up to many readings . . . Warm and satisfying.鈥�
- Kirkus Reviews, *starred review, 01/21/20
鈥淭his is such a special book for children to read鈥揳ll the important messages of compassion, confidence, empathy, and self-love are all rolled into this beautiful story.鈥�
- Youth Services Book Review, *starred review, 01/01/20
鈥淲arm backgrounds with radiant golden tones are sure to capture attention and elicit some 鈥榓ah鈥� moments during the reading.鈥�
- Sal鈥檚 Fiction Addiction, 03/18/20
鈥淒eHaes鈥檚 illustrations are luminous and expressive. The story is almost perfect . . . Use this as a conversation starter about ways that we get jealous and attack others who are different from we are.鈥�
- Kiss the Book Jr, 01/26/20
鈥淩epresenting dwindling self-confidence with a dying light . . . is executed skilfully in the illustrations.鈥�
- Quill & Quire, 03/19/20
鈥淧resents a positive perspective on racial diversity and acceptance . . . Superluminous presents an alternative role model, one who is a little shy and unsure of herself but who learns that her uniqueness can help brighten the world. Superluminous would be a great addition to a school or public library and is recommended for readers who might feel a little nervous about starting at preschool or kindergarten. Highly Recommended.鈥�
- CM Reviews, 11/11/20
鈥淎 welcoming palette of golden yellows and calming teals invites lingering over this story about claiming鈥攁nd sharing鈥攜our personal 鈥榮uperpowers.鈥欌��
- Foreword Reviews, 03/22