In this companion to “Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal”, award winner Paul Fleischman and Julie Paschkis turn to the universal story of creation.
In the beginning there was only darkness... There was fire and ice... There was a single drop of milk.
Combining elements of the creation story from different traditions, this narrative weaves together one complete picture of how the world began. “First Light, First Life” is a celebration of the many and varied peoples of the earth, of their commonalities and their differences. It is a celebration of life.
"expertly weaving together elements from global creation myths to highlight their surprisingly similar story lines . . . Humankind really is one family, Fleischman suggests."
Publishers Weekly, starred review, on First Light, First Life: A Worldwide Creation Story
"Bright, golden folkloric artwork, swirling with stars and mystery . . . From to great floods to great fires, the world is made new again and Fleischman and Paschkis use words and pictures to show us the commonalities between cultures, condensing them into one fluid telling. . . . Let's hope they continue to elaborate on the stories our diverse world shares."
Booklist, starred review, on First Light, First Life: A Worldwide Creation Story
