Let it Shine by Ashley Bryan

Let it Shine by Ashley Bryan

Summary: This book is a collection of three spiritual songs that are accompanied by Bryan's intricate collages. The first song is This Little Light of Mine which is about perseverance, endurance, and not being ashamed of the "light" that you have to offer. The second song is Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In, which is a song praising God in all his wonder and being there with him no matter what is going on. The final and third song is He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, which is about finding peace and security in God and in knowing that he is always there for you.  At the of this book, Bryan dedicates a page to talk about he significance and history behind these three songs.

Review: This book is appropriate for grade levels Pre-K - 5. This book is beautifully illustrated and celebrates spirituality and culture. This is a book that I would have in my classroom, because the book is so vibrant and is a book that I think children would love to interact with. This book would be a great read-a-loud to go along with a lesson for younger children who are learning about books and "reading" illustrations to connect them with what is being said in the text.