The Lights That Stay: A Picture Book That Inspires Self-Confidence and Celebrates Individuality - Hardcover

by Cortney Renae Cino (Author), Marina Saumell (Illustrator)

A STORY THAT INSPIRES SELF-CONFIDENCE AND CELEBRATES GROWING UP

The sun's light changes throughout the day, but it never disappears. What about the light inside each of us?

The Lights That Stay artfully weaves together the similarities between the sun's light and a child's inner light, reminding readers that something inside each of us is enduring and powerful.

As a child grows, her inner light shifts--guiding her through challenges and new experiences.

Through it all, she discovers:

Life will always bring change...

And even when it's hard to see, my inner light--just like the sun's--will always illuminate the way.

"A gorgeously rendered affirmation fueled by powerful metaphors to bolster self-love." -Kirkus Reviews

Perfect for:

• Graduation and moving-up milestones
• Big transitions and new beginnings
• Building self-confidence and self-esteem

Fans of Nancy Tillman, Kobi Yamada, and Amy Krouse Rosenthal, or beloved classics like Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss will find a similar sense of warmth and encouragement in this beautiful and uplifting picture book.

A meaningful gift for children ages 4-8, and for grown-ups who may need a reminder, too.

Author Biography

Cortney Cino is the author of The Lights That Stay, Sincerely, Antonia, Finally Home, and the Piper's Adventures series. With a background in marketing, she now writes and publishes children's books full-time. Her experiences living in Washington, DC; Boston, MA; and Morehead City, NC, where her family was stationed with the military, have all influenced her writing. Cortney currently lives with her husband and three daughters in Northern California. For more information, visit www.whimspirebooks.com.