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The Light We Cannot See Kindle Edition

by Chris Manion (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
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1st Place in the Living Waters Children's Book Contest
Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference
"Not everything is as it first appears."
When a toy store turns out its lights and closes for the day, something special happens inside. Angels open all the toys, then guide children from heaven to play through the night in a light adults cannot see.

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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years
  2. Language
    English
  3. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  4. Publication date
    September 9, 2021
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About the Author

Child whisperer Chris Manion is a multi-award-winning author and honors graduate in Communication Arts from the University of Dayton. Her passion for reading and telling children's Bible stories earned her a catechetical award of excellence in the archdiocese of Chicago. Chris loves to serve others.

Jack Foster is a follower of Jesus. He has five great kids and fourteen terrific grandkids. He lives in Tennessee near the Smoky Mountains with his wife, Aleithia, and their two cats, Jasper and Stormy.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09FXBRF97
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. (September 9, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.2 MB
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 37 ratings

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Chris Manion

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Award-winning entrepreneur and speaker, Chris Manion is a University of Dayton honors graduate. Her newest book, The Grateful Boat, helps heal abandonment issues through a scary experience of a terrible storm. All the characters discover a reason to be grateful in the end. Based on a true story from Hurricane Michael, the book helps children address issues of self-pity, abandonment, and doubt. The Light We Cannot See earned 1st Place in the Living Waters Children's picture book awards and five Purple Dragonfly Book Awards in 2022. This tender story comforts children and adults with a tale of how angels take care of their little ones in heaven. Her memoir, God's Patient Pursuit of My Soul, received two Catholic Press Awards. Author and memoir professor, Marion Roach Smith, called it a "handbook for living in the light." Thomas Keating said, "This book will help many increase their confidence in God's great love for us."

When she's not writing, she volunteers as a GAL (Guardian ad Litem or CASA) child advocate for foster children. Chris loves walks in the woods and kayaking, and explores her creativity in photography, cooking, poetry, and gardening. She is grateful for her children, grandchildren and beloved husband of forty-plus years.

Find her video devotions at https://www.youtube.com/chrismanionable. Join the Chris Manion group at http://www.facebook.com/authorchrismanion. Follow her on Instagram @manion.c. and Pinterest at http://wwwpinterest.com/chrissautermanion.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the story comforting and reassuring. They appreciate the beautiful illustrations and perfect rhyme. The book is described as lovely, adorable, and brightly written. Readers describe the message as sweet and loving.

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Customers find the book comforting. They say it's a lovely tale honoring children who are no longer with us. The book offers reassurance and comfort for families after a loss.

"...The story will offer so much comfort, for adults, but also, as it is so sweetly and brightly written, for children who are trying to understand and..." Read more

"...an inspirational children’s book, it touched my heart to read such lovely tale honoring those children that are no longer on this earth...." Read more

"...What an amazing story! Delightful for anyone with childlike faith and even for those who don't. Try it - you'll like it...." Read more

"...family suffered from loss due to the death of a child, this book will comfort the family." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's visual quality. They find the illustrations and rhymes attractive, making it a visually appealing children's book.

"...story will offer so much comfort, for adults, but also, as it is so sweetly and brightly written, for children who are trying to understand and may..." Read more

"...The beautiful illustrations are rich and powerful, I was pleased to see the little angels of all colors coming together to bring us The Light We Can..." Read more

"...When loss and sorrow threaten to overwhelm hope, this thoughtfully crafted little book will remind readers of every age that even when we can't see..." Read more

"Oh how touchingly beautiful. And what a powerful message for anyone and everyone. But most especially for those who have lost a child...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the rhyme quality of the book. They say the author weaves a beautifully rhymed tale that at first appears to be simple. The book is also described as beautifully written and illustrated.

"...so much comfort, for adults, but also, as it is so sweetly and brightly written, for children who are trying to understand and may be frightened by..." Read more

"With gentleness and wisdom, author Chris Manion weaves a beautifully rhymed tale that at first appears to be specifically written for young children...." Read more

"...The illustrations are gorgeous and the rhyme is perfect...." Read more

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Customers find the book sweet and lovely. They say the message is a kiss to the spirit and darkness will fade away.

"...and miss little ones to picture them in the care of God's vigilant, loving, guardian angels...." Read more

"...the future the book gathers dust, the message will remain a sweet kiss to the spirit and darkness will lose its power." Read more

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HELPING KIDS IMAGINE THE AFTERLIFE
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HELPING KIDS IMAGINE THE AFTERLIFE
What a fun and lovely way to reimagine how a child experiences Heaven. To think he/she is so well understood and cared for is peace-giving. The lively rhyme and animated illustrations are outstanding. I can see how this book could help siblings grasp how the afterlife might look.
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  • Tessering
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a Sweet, Lovely Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2022
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    When I bought this book, I expected a sweet children's story. But there is another dimension to this lovely work, both beautifully written and beautifully illustrated. It is a reassuring, creative story honoring little children who have died. Swept up in the arms of their guardian angels, met by happy, excited toys that welcome their arrival, the theme of the book is to not be afraid, not to be worried--"the spirits of children are all in good care."
    This is true to the core--these little ones are safely in the arms of Jesus--and yet it is so hard to see past the darkness of loss. The story will offer so much comfort, for adults, but also, as it is so sweetly and brightly written, for children who are trying to understand and may be frightened by death and worried about what has happened to their siblings or friends.
    Such a beautiful book!!
    (I might not be labeled a verified purchaser because the delivery status shows "running late," but I promise you, the book arrived! :-) And I'm very glad that I read it! :-))
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  • Miriam Elliott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Touching Story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2022
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    This is such an inspirational children’s book, it touched my heart to read such lovely tale honoring those children that are no longer on this earth. The extraordinary concept of having them around visiting toy stores it elevated my spirit to a place of peace and delight. I read this book as the Uvalde tragedy happened and was overcome with an avalanche of emotions. Chris Marion has transformed the sadness of loosing her own child into a comforting masterpiece. The beautiful illustrations are rich and powerful, I was pleased to see the little angels of all colors coming together to bring us The Light We Cannot See.
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  • Cherb
    5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful book of comfort for children and adults alike
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2021
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    With gentleness and wisdom, author Chris Manion weaves a beautifully rhymed tale that at first appears to be specifically written for young children. Readers will quickly realize, however, that this gem will bless not only kids (who are sure to enjoy every page), but also those adults who have lost children. The story will help those who love and miss little ones to picture them in the care of God's vigilant, loving, guardian angels. When loss and sorrow threaten to overwhelm hope, this thoughtfully crafted little book will remind readers of every age that even when we can't see the Light, it's there, and our beloved ones are wrapped in God's care.
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  • Dave Holland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021
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    I bought this book for a relative who had lost a child but I peeked and read it myself. What an amazing story! Delightful for anyone with childlike faith and even for those who don't. Try it - you'll like it. It would also make a great gift for people. Thanks, Chris for using your God-given imagination to deliver this book to the world.
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  • Dr. Deborah Maxey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtakingly beautiful concept, read, and illustrations
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2021
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    Oh how touchingly beautiful. And what a powerful message for anyone and everyone. But most especially for those who have lost a child. A quick read, but one that is worth reading again and again. While in the future the book gathers dust, the message will remain a sweet kiss to the spirit and darkness will lose its power.
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  • Susan Neal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous illustrations and perfect rhyme
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2021
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    What an adorable children’s book. The illustrations are gorgeous and the rhyme is perfect. If your family suffered from loss due to the death of a child, this book will comfort the family.
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  • Debra Allard
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book that will help little ones afraid of dying
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2023
    I love the creative illustrations. They captured my attention. Each time I reread the book, I noticed different things. The story is beautifully told in way that will soothe little ones fears if they might be facing the afterlife. What awaits them? If they read this story they will smile.
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  • Nicole
    5.0 out of 5 stars Important Subject Matter
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2023
    I had the pleasure of inviting Chris to come to my library to read this book. This is a truly wonderful book that teaches children about a very emotionally subject. My students loved looking for the dove on each page.
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