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Sparkly, dreamy, and delightful; a whimsical tale bursting with magic, holiday cheer, and the power of dreams.
Morykwas merges science and holiday enchantment in the thrilling tale of Aurora Periwinkle, a scientist stationed in Antarctica. While studying the frigid landscape, Aurora stumbles upon magical jewels containing children’s dreams. As the Dreamweaver of the South Pole, she teams up with none other than Santa Claus himself to spread joy through gifts and dreams.
Morykwas’ prose is engaging and thoughtful, particularly in how it weaves themes of loneliness, curiosity, and kindness into a narrative fit for children. Aurora’s journey will inspire readers to see that even in the coldest corners of the world, warmth can be found through compassion and dreams. The integration of science and magic adds a unique twist, encouraging young minds to explore both the wonders of our world and their own imaginations. Phoebe Cho’s illustrations beautifully capture the magic of both poles, with soft, glowing colors that enhance the dreamlike atmosphere of the story. With its seamless blend of holiday cheer and science, this book delivers an important message about finding one’s place in the world and using kindness to make it brighter. Perfect for children who love Christmas magic, science, and stories about unique, empowered characters.
Reviewed by Bernadette Longu for Readers’ Favorite.
In Aurora and the Whispering Jewels: A South Pole Christmas Story, Ed Morykwas has taken the story of Santa Claus and what he does, especially during the rest of the year, and made him seem like an ordinary person just trying to do his job. Santa Claus writes a letter to all the children of the world, telling them a story about his life and that of Aurora Periwinkle, and how they came to be connected. The main characters of Santa and Aurora take the young reader into one of the gentlest stories as it unfolds serenely. Santa reaches out to Aurora and they come to a wonderful understanding.
Aurora and the Whispering Jewels by Ed Morykwas takes the reader on a journey with simple yet beautiful drawings, showing Aurora’s journey in life and how she ends up finding the jewels. The ending of the book is not what the reader is expecting, but it is delightful and heartwarming. The illustrator, Phoebe Cho, has created a most charming and intriguing rendition of the story with her drawings. They help to bring the story to life in the most wonderful way that will stay with the reader for a long time to come with their beauty and simplicity. Thank you to both the author and the illustrator for bringing such lovely magic back into children’s lives. It was a privilege to read this book. This is a book that brings hope, love, belief, and joy to the reader, no matter their age.
--Readers' Favorite
Embark on a magical journey with "Aurora and the Whispering Jewels" by Ed Morykwas.
Meet Aurora Periwinkle, a brilliant scientist living at the South Pole, who discovers a mysterious treasure buried in the snow. As she unravels the secrets of the Whispering Jewels, Aurora's life transforms in ways she never imagined. This whimsical tale combines science, holiday enchantment, and the power of dreams to create a captivating story that will capture the hearts of both children and adults alike. Join Aurora and Santa Claus on an adventure filled with sparkles, dreams, and joy. Delight in the magic of the South Pole and the wonders that await in this charming children's book.
--Freebook Tips
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Ed Morykwas's Aurora and the Whispering Jewels: A South Pole Christmas Story is a Christmas picture book story enhanced with vivid illustrations by Phoebe Cho.
It opens with a letter from Santa Claus to the children of the world. Santa explains that, the rest of the year, he enjoys observing life on earth. This is how he comes to inspect and present the life of Aurora Periwinkle, who lives with her parents on an Australian farm.
They live in poverty and work very hard, yet Aurora dreams of becoming a scientist one day, harboring a scientific curiosity about the world that is based on her love of solving puzzles. Her childhood interests grow even stronger as she becomes a young woman, moves to the South Pole, and reaches for her dreams against all odds.
Aurora's story is presented in a series of succinct chapters. This will invite either adult read-aloud or the reading abilities of kids just moving from picture books into chapter books. The benefit of adult read-aloud participation also lies in the story's ability to unfold over numerous reads, offering various insights and themes parents can explore with the very young.
Elementary-level libraries and parents seeking a very different Christmas tale that holds other elements of discovery and growth will welcome the disparate facets that shine in Morykwas's Aurora and the Whispering Jewels, making it a standout in Christmas stories for the young.
--D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
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From Amazon Customers:
Wonderful Christmas Story
Loved the story and colorful illustrations! This was a wonderful story about bravery, independence, empowerment and following your dreams. This was a gem!
An all new charming holiday story
A new holiday tradition to read the story of Aurora and the Whispering Jewels A south pole Christmas Story
Aurora is a gem
She is strong,respectful and smart. She is inquisitive and brave enough to try new things. She takes action. She is who we want our daughters to be. Teach them early so they know what they are capable of. Aurora knows.
A LOVELY STORY WITH AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE
What a fun Christmas twist! Aurora’s story empowers little girls by encouraging a love of both science and folklore … I look forward to giving the book to my favorite children, worldwide (especially those DownUnder!).
A wonderful Christmas story.
A young girl following her dream and a Christmas message via the South Pole. Delightful!
DELIGHTFUL!!
A joy to read and view the wonderful illustrations - A new Christmas classic!
A magical story for all ages.
Aurora and the Whispering Jewels is a timeless story about a young girl who followed her dream and unlocked a special gift. I was drawn to the main character, Aurora, for her independence. The illustrations are bright and colorful. Highly recommend. A great gift for a family.
The gems we find
There are gems around us, and Aurora teaches us to look for them and find them. A worthy new addition to the holiday canon!
Delightful story
I purchased this book from the author himself???? and just gave it to my 11-year-old grandson for his birthday????. He couldn’t wait to dive in and see what it’s all about! I have another copy to give the 3 1/2 year old who I babysit, and I’m sure she will love this story for years to come????. I’ll be watching for more stories from this new author!
A glowing new Christmas story for the holidays!
I was searching for a beautiful Christmas book to give as a gift to a friend’s daughter before the holidays. I was pleased to find this recently published book that isn’t the same old Santa & reindeer story. “Aurora and the Whispering Jewels” is a glistening gem of a children’s book that will delight readers young and old! The story adds a fresh dimension to the story of Santa. The author welcomes you into Santa’s world in the North Pole and Aurora Periwinkle in the South Pole. A beautiful story unfolds. Dreams really can come true! The illustrations are lovely, colorful and vibrant, which will capture the imaginations of children. The printing is in large and varied fonts, making it easy to read. The book is large, well-made and should last year after year. “Aurora and the Whispering Jewels” a new holiday classic!
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