Flashlight

2014, Chronicle Books, Recipient of the Bologna Ragazzi Award

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Lizi Boyd

Boyd (1953 - ) is the author and illustrator of more than 30 children's books. She also produces Lizi Boyd Papers, a full line of wrapping papers, cards, blank books and ribbon printed with vegetable based inks on archival paper.  Boyd's inspiration for Flashlight came from searching for her dogs, Zuli and Olive, with a flashlight on a dark, moonless night.

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Book Synopsis

A boy, a tent on a dark night and his flashlight.  The story is so very simple, but the illustrations are awe inspiring!

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Picture book, 40 pages. A boy leaves his tent to explore the night with his flashlight.

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Learning Options

Family Read Aloud Time
Flashlight is a wonderful book to read just before cuddling into bed, especially for a child who might be afraid of the dark.

Classroom Resource
This wordless picture book is an exceptional addition for a unit on sequential storytelling.

Learning at Home
Flashlight is useful for science lessons, a unit on trees, chalk art or even camping themed activities. Just keep some flashlights handy!

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