Ella's Night Lights

Ella's Night Lights by Lucy Fleming Published by Walker Books.

All ages.

This is a stunning picture book, an immediate favourite! The illustrations are magical and expressive depicting the gentle Ella, animals, nature and winter beautifully. I love the fox!

This is a sweet story about friendship, caring and creativity as well as appreciating the big and little lights of the world. It will want to be read again and again. 

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