Reading Guide: Light and Color

by Kendall Nelson

When God made light, He made a way for the world to see Him through the things He made. Light helps us use our sight sense to discover and explore all of creation. Darkness hides color, shape, size and other features that our eyes can see with light. But light has the power to push darkness away. When it does, our eyes can see all the beautiful details that reveal God's own character in the things He made.

The Light & Color Compass Box helped little learners activate their sight sense and understand how our hearts are like lanterns made to carry God's light.

A curated reading list accompanies each Compass Box to infuse your learning time with living books that spark wonder and curiosity while fostering connection with the Creator. These books are a few of our favorites to accompany the February 2022 Compass Box.

Favorite Light and Color Books for Preschoolers

When God Made Light
Matthew Paul Turner
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Bill Martin, Jr. and Eric Carle

  

When God Made Light is another brilliant book written by Matthew Paul Turner and illustrated by David Catrow. It vividly describes the God-made light that cuts through darkness to bring vision and hope. That light shines in and through each child as an inner God-given spark that grows and will be used to change the world.

The slide-and-find edition of the classic Brown, Bear book brings fresh fun and fine motor practice for little ones eager to turn pages.

Christian Character Books for Kids

A key element of each Compass Box is the focus on Christ-like character traits revealed in nature and intended for us to reflect. Light radiates from the sun, moon and stars and is also reflected through our hearts.
Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light
Apryl Stott

 

Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light is a heart-warming book written by Apryl Stott that shows how selfless kindness warms relationships and brightens up any situation.

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Find the full collection of our reading lists here.

 

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