• Age: 3 to 5
• Grade: p to 1
• Reading age: 3 to 5

Nour loves the luminous glow she was born with, but it’s only when it starts to dim that she discovers the true power of her brilliant light.

Nour has a superpower: she glows. Her light shines so bright, she feels like a star in the night sky. But when kids at school notice her glow, they’re not impressed. If she had a real superpower, they say, she could fly or turn invisible. So Nour stops feeling special. And as her light dims, her world darkens . . . until a nighttime cry from her baby sister shows her how powerful her glow can be.

Ian De Haes’s heartfelt story and radiant illustrations highlight themes of self-confidence, bravery, empathy, and the imaginative power of a strong female protagonist—whose name means light in Arabic.

IAN DE HAES is a former bookseller and graphic designer. He started creating picture books with his wife, who writes many of the stories he illustrates. He lives in Brussels, Belgium.

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“[A] lovely story, whose emotional depth stands up to many readings . . . Warm and satisfying.” —Kirkus Reviews, *starred review, 01/21/20

Kirkus Reviews

“The story is simple, but written well. The illustrations are the real star .” —The Ladybug Reads, 11/09/19

The Ladybug Reads

“A tender narrative about self-image with striking illustrations.” —Publishers Weekly, 01/09/2020

Publishers Weekly