What Is Light
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
What Is Light
By (Author) Markette Sheppard
Illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson
Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster
1st June 2020
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 229mm, Height 203mm, Spine 8mm
308g
Description
This lyrical and luminously illustrated picture book explores the beauty of the everyday moments in a childs world.
Light can be so many things! The twinkle of a faraway star, a firefly captured in a jar, a mothers love, a turtle dove...
Through this thoughtful and celebratory book, young readers will discover the special glow in everything from nature to the smiles of loved ones. Each page reveals a different sparkle found in a childs simple but extraordinary world. The light revealed on the final page makes a fitting finale for this sweet, bright tale.
Author Bio
Markette Sheppardis an Emmy Awardwinning journalist and childrens book author. Her bestselling debut book,What Is Light, inspired children to discover the light within through everyday surroundings. Markette is also founder of The GLOW Brands, LLC, a media company aimed at illuminating perspectives around the world. She earned a master of arts degree in interactive journalism from American University in Washington, DC, and a bachelors in communications and French from California State University Dominguez Hills. Markette lives in Maryland with her husband and son.
Cathy Ann Johnsonreceived her BFA from Columbus College of Arts and Design. She spent several years at Hallmark Greeting Cards, where she honed her skills crafting emotional content that speaks to children. Her ability to work in a range of styles merited her a position in Hallmarks Center of Excellence. Cathy Ann loves connecting words to pictures, and her whimsical and lyrical style focuses on layouts that echo a childs perspective. Her work has appeared in childrens books, magazines, posters, home dcor, gifts, and more. She currently works from a small Crayola box located in downtown Decatur, Georgia, as well as a satellite studio in Rome, Italy. In her spare time, Cathy Ann, her husband, and their cute doggie, enjoy roaming Rome, chasing castles in medieval towns and enjoying history, and the arts.
