A luminous Christmas picture book about the traditions celebrating the story of Christ that make the season a time of joy, love, faith, and light. We come to the stable, visit the manger. We are the angels singing out, “Glory!” This is a season of faith. A time to hear and believe. From paper snowflakes to silver bells, reindeer to wise men, Christmas is a season of joy and song, giving and serving, loved ones and light that can last the whole year through. With Jess Redman's beautiful poetic text and Ramona Kaulitzki’s luminous illustrations, Season of Light is sure to be a holiday favorite for years to come. K-Gr 2—Three diverse families express what is important to them during the Christmas season in this beautifully illustrated holiday picture book. Readers follow the families as they prepare for Christmas activities including caroling at an assisted living center, sharing stories, spending time with relatives, going to church, gathering for a potluck, and performing in a pageant. This book is very much about coming together as a community during the Christmas season. Each spread features simple text limited to two to four lines; the text also rhymes, so it could be easily used for story times. Certain words, such as light, faith, giving, and joy, are highlighted or bolded. The illustrations are colorful and beautifully rendered; items that glow have an aura about them, and music notes move from one page to another. Overall, this is a great title to include in holiday sections. VERDICT With less focus on Santa and more on people coming together for the holiday, this is a lovely read for libraries to add to their Christmas collections.—Kristin Joy Anderson "The illustrations are colorful and beautifully rendered… With less focus on Santa and more on people coming together for the holiday, this is a lovely read for libraries to add to their Christmas collections." ― School Library Journal "Christmas, Redman reminds us, means joy and wonder. It means loved ones coming together, it means people giving their time, their resources, and the gift of song, and it means sharing stories of faith...[Season of Light] exudes a sense of community." ― Kirkus Reviews "Redman sets gifts and treats in the context of lasting values in a celebration of Christmas anticipation... Including wonder, faith, and light, each concept downplays gratification and underscores generosity... It’s a community-focused look at simple holiday joys." ― Publishers Weekly "Redman’s lyrical rhyming text describes with anticipation the preparations that take place before Christmas. She showcases common traditions of the holiday that explain why this is a season that includes 'wonder,' 'song,' 'faith,' and 'light.'" ― Horn Book Jess Redman is the author of The Miraculous, Quintessence , and The Adventure is Now . She currently lives in Florida, with her family. Visit her website to learn more! Ramona Kaulitzki is the illustrator of numerous children’s books, among them Sisters First , by former first daughters Jenna Hagar Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush; Wonderful You ; and Fly, Firefly! She lives in Germany.